Every so often, a novel idea graces our community. The Flint Seed Democracy is a unique and growing group within the city’s limits, and hope is quietly growing with it. If you have any interest in growing your own produce, here’s a chance to spread both the seed and the word. My City Magazine has
Since 1964, Ainsworth Lawn Equipment has sold top-quality lawn and garden equipment to area residents, and the company services what they sell. The longtime family business is owned by Al and Bertha Ainsworth with help from their son, Keith. From lawn and mulching mowers to snow throwers, trimmers and chainsaws, you can find all the
Specialized in the community’s sewing needs in Genesee, Oakland and the surrounding counties since 1989, All Sew is a family-owned company. Alfred Scherret, Owner is proud of his licensed technicians, who can service any sewing machine make and model. For those looking to begin a new hobby, All Sew sells the highest quality selection of
Craving homegrown carrots? Round and Globe varieties have shallow roots, making them easier to grow in boxes, troughs, and pans. If you love the crunch of fresh potatoes, however, you’ll need a large pot near a window. Make sure to leave space at the top of the pot for adding compost to the soil as
Since 1939, Motor City Builders has been located on S. Saginaw Street, participating in the city’s growth and change. “For any type of business to survive this long is quite a feat,” said owner Greg Childers, who has been with the business for over 27 years, “and I think it says something about the quality
Well known in the community for creating captivating landscape design including pavers, retaining walls, gazebos and water features, Agroscaping, Inc. of Swartz Creek has been committed to protecting the environment as they beautify it for the past 34 years. “We try to go organic in everything we do,” says owner Joe Kudwa. Irrigation systems installed
Next month, the NEW Flint Farmers’ Market will officially occupy its place in Downtown Flint, offering nearly 50 indoor vendors and dozens more outdoors. The Grand Opening celebration will feature live music, games and activities for kids, photo booth fun, prizes, giveaways and more. “We are so excited to welcome you to the new market,”
PHOTO PROVIDED BY VISIONS PHOTOGRAPHY When I began gardening, friends tried to steer me away from hydrangea. “They are hard to grow”; “They are a lot of work”; “They won’t bloom next year,” they all said. What they didn’t tell me was how gratifying it would be when they did bloom and how beautiful they
Wojo’s has been revolutionizing gardening since 1983. Begun as a roadside produce stand, it has since grown to over 275,000 square feet of greenhouse space and acres of outdoor growing area. Wojo’s joined the ranks of the horticulture industry’s top garden centers when it was named one of 100 Revolutionary Garden Centers for 2014 by
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