Nature Watch
Gary has more than 40 years of plant and gardening experience, an interest that started on his family’s farm. Gary is constantly adding to his knowledge of plants, including trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. His specialty interests are native plants, fruit trees (especially heirloom apple varieties) and heirloom vegetables. With his training as an engineer, Gary brings a unique perspective in landscape designs utilizing plants, water features and hardscapes, such as stone, pavers and wall blocks. Gary is a Certified Green Industry Professional (CGIP) through the Michigan Nursery and Landscaping Association (MNLA).
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Nature Watch 9/6/25
Turkey vultures are discussed.
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Nature Watch 8/30/25
Bird sightings and invasives are discussed.
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Nature Watch 8/23/25
World Lake Day is coming up August 27th. The guys discuss that and other nature topics.
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Nature Watch 8/16/25
Canadian geese and mosquitos are among the topics discussed.
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Nature Watch 8/9/25
Gary discusses weather, invasives and an interesting fact about dragonflies.
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Nature Watch 8/2/25
Wildfire smoke, our drought status and more invasive species are discussed.
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Nature Watch 7/26/25
Weather, corn sweat and invasive species are discussed, along with a possible spotted lantern bug squishing on live TV.
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Nature Watch 7/19/25
Astronomy and weather are two of the topics covered.
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Nature Watch 7/12/25
Gary was in Kansas City, Kansas for this episode.
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Nature Watch 7/5/25
Bison, astronomy and weather are discussed.
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Nature Watch 6/28/25
A drought update and invasive species are featured.
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Nature Watch 6/21/25
Gary and Jim discuss the impending heat wave.
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Nature Watch 6/14/25
Invasive plants that you shouldn't touch, and birds not normally seen in West Michigan.
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Nature Watch 6/7/25
Gary talks about weather-related issues and its effects on nature.
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Nature Watch 5/31/25
More bird discussion, and ideas to keep squirrels away from hummingbird feeders.
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Nature Watch 5/24/25
The bird discussion ramps up on this episode.
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Nature Watch 5/17/25
Gary checks in from South County for this episode.
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Nature Watch
Gary checks in from Grand Rapids with nature news.
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Nature Watch 5/3/25
More bird sightings and astronomy are the main topics.
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Nature Watch 4/26/25
Hummingbirds are back, plus other bird sightings.
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