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In addition to the aesthetically pleasing design, Oudolf Garden was also meant to be an ideal habitat for animals and insects, like the monarch butterfly pictured above. According to Oudolf, "the plants have to be lifelong, durable, and have durability for animals."

Economy

Ann Arbor’s Downtown Home & Garden closing Christmas Eve due to financial burdens

Anna Busse

Downtown Home & Garden, an Ann Arbor business more than a century old, is closing its doors December 24. The store’s owner, Kelly Vore, cited financial pressures as the reason for the closure.

Weather

Major winter storm bearing down on Michigan

The Associated Press, Steve Carmody

The storm is expected to hit the state of Michigan starting Thursday night and intensify on Friday.

Community

Music, travel, shopping and charity on Christmas Eve

Steve Carmody

It’s the last day before Christmas. And amidst the frantic last-minute shopping and traveling, some people in Flint took some time out for music.For 78…