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Patch's House & Home
Yummy Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
There are so many chicken recipes out there, but many have the same flavor profile. While I love recipes for barbecue and citrus chicken flavors - I was craving something different this w...
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Patch's House & Home
Spider Mite Populations Thrive in Hot Dry Summers
We had our first sample of soybeans in the lab this week with extremely high numbers of twospotted spider mites. We expect some landscape broad leaf trees, shrubs and perennials will soon...
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Patch's House & Home
Hungry Deer Are Devouring Hostas and More
A desperate request came from Master Gardener Linda Blanco earlier this week: “Please write an article on deer browsing – they are eating everything this year.” We don’t know if this is b...
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Business
Nick Lidstrom's House Sold: Take a Look Inside
Former Red Wing Nicklas Lidstrom's house at 47725 Bellagio Drive in Novi has been sold, according to Realtor John Goodman. The house, which was built in 2004, was listed for $2.9 mil...
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News
Rain Barrels Can Help Homeowners Save on Water Bills
- This article was provided by Terry Gibb, Michigan State University Extension April showers bring May flowers. It also brings a lot of storm water runoff. Storm water runoff is wate...
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Patch's House & Home
Be Aware of Poison Ivy and Other Rash-Producing Plants
After a long Michigan winter, many are anxious to get out-of-doors and enjoy a walk or hike through the fields and forests of Michigan. But as any avid outdoors-person will tell you, ther...
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News
4th of July Recipes: Mix These Dishes Into Your Holiday Spread
Looking for a last-minute dish to whip up for your neighborhood picnic or barbecue this 4th of July? Patch has you covered with our collection of summer recipes. Main Dishes 4th...
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News
Dryness, Drought Intensify Over Michigan
Hot, dry weather covered large portions of the Midwest including Michigan during the past week, resulting in a large, upper air ridge of high pressure across the center of North America. ...