Pillywiggin Postscripts

Build a Bluebird House

1/28/2016

Our little acre is lined with bluebird houses and they always get plenty of use. It was time to repair and/or replace a few of the houses so Jason has been busy making repairs along with this video. We hope you enjoy it and build a few bird houses of your own. The bluebirds will appreciate it.

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Update:

It's April 30th and two of our bluebird houses are now occupied but the new residents are not bluebirds. They're purple martins! Our bluebirds better shake a tail feather as new homes are moving fast here at Pillywiggins Garden.

Meet our new neighbors, The Martins.

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MSU Extension & AMGA To Host Gardening Seminar & Luncheon

1/25/2016

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We're excited to be participating as a vendor at the Gardening Seminar & Luncheon hosted by MSU Extension and the Alpine Master Gardener Association. We have participated in many AMGA events throughout the years. They are always fun and informative.

Gardeners, you won't want to miss this event. Shop garden related artist & vendor booths in between lectures. That's where we will be found with our gourd, glass & garden art. We have new creations for 2016. We hope to see you there!

For more information or to register contact the Alpine Master Gardener Association at www.otsego.org/amg

Gardening Seminar & Luncheon

Hosted by MSU Extension & Alpine Master Gardeners Association

Info

Saturday, March 5th, 2016
At Treetops Resort
Gaylord, MI
Opening at 8:30
Seminar begins at 9

Open to the Public
(But you must pre-register!)
Early Bird $35
$45 After February 22nd

Topics

Planting for Pollinators
Cultural Gardening Practices
Michigan's Wildflowers
Phenology

Speakers

Dow Garden's speakers
Entomologist Elly Maxwell
Sr. Horticulturalist Chuck Martin

For more information or to register contact the Alpine Master Gardener Association at www.otsego.org/amg

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Welcome Readers!

1/24/2016

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Thank you for visiting our blog. We're happy you found your way to Pillywiggins Garden. We created this blog to connect with others who share our interest in art, agriculture and nature. Future posts will contain art and garden related information, inspirations, DIY projects and tutorials. We will share our own art and garden projects, information on our upcoming events and take you along on our journey through the backwoods, gardens and galleries of Northern Michigan.

A little about us...

Pillywiggins Garden grew from a love of gardening, a newfound interest in gourd art and a handful of gourd seeds. Visit our About page to learn more.

Since childhood Jason has been exploring the woods & waters of Northern Michigan. His love of nature led to a career in landscaping & greenhouse management and an interest in all-natural, sustainable gardening practices.

I grew up on a dairy farm in mid-Michigan and I have always loved to draw, color and create. I worked in office management for many years but my need for creativity eventually won out. I now balance books with art and gardening.

Pilly...what? A Pillywiggin is a flower fairy found in English & Welsh folklore. Their duty is to protect nature and tend the spring blooms. Read more about Pillywiggins HERE.

And what we do...

Interests

Organic Gardening
Permaculture Design
Edible Landscapes
Native Plants
Heirloom Varieties
Gourd Cultivation
Forest Gardening
Sustainable Living
Canning & Preservation

Ancient & "Lost" Arts
Gourd Art
Kiln-Formed Glass
Nature Inspired
Garden Art
Up-cycled, Recycled & Reclaimed Materials
Fun, Funky & Functional Artwork