Past Presence

Past Presence

A revamped 1914 Walloon Lake cottage embraces the old but lives like new. Full article...Home Profiles Home Profiles )

Green's Anatomy

Green's Anatomy

This precedent-setting eco-friendly home is making news Up North. We take you under its skin to find out why. Full article...Home Profiles Home Profiles )

Northern Style: Fresh for Spring

Northern Style: Fresh for Spring

Fresh for spring? Punchy patterns, retro style and evergreen hues of grass and sky. Full article...Northern Style Northern Style )

Rebuilt to Last

Rebuilt to Last

A small downtown home big on exquisite detail promises to satisfy anothercentury of homeowners. Full article...Home Profiles Home Profiles )

Easy, Smart Trickle Irrigation

Easy, Smart Trickle Irrigation

Grow healthier plants, reduce your water use and work less. Honest! Full article...Garden News )

Holy Cow

Holy Cow

This five-acre farmstead found new life with a fresh, funky reno. Full article...Home Profiles )

Vegetable Bouquet

Vegetable Bouquet

Sometimes veggies are just too pretty to eat. Full article...How To Simple Pleasures News How To Simple Pleasures )

 Keep the Green in Your Landscaping

Keep the Green in Your Landscaping

Sandy Naples of Pine Hill Nursery shares tips for healthy, sustainable landscaping. Full article...Garden News Northern Home & Cottage )

'Tis the Home and Garden Season

'Tis the Home and Garden Season

Mark these events on your calendar. Full article...Northern Home & Cottage News Northern Home & Cottage )

How To: Build a Rock Garden

How To: Build a Rock Garden

Follow these fundamentals to make your garden rock. Full article...How To Garden News How To Garden )

Bathed in Serenity

Bathed in Serenity

Northern Home & Cottage gives you six ideas for creating your own spa retreat. Full article...Northern Home & Cottage Northern Home & Cottage )

Talking Landscaping With Bob Drost

Talking Landscaping With Bob Drost

Rock-walled infinity pools and natural hot tubs made from slate and boulders—what's next Bob? Full article...Northern Home & Cottage News Northern Home & Cottage )

No Ordinary Tree House

No Ordinary Tree House

Builder Andy Poineau is using his skills to help the Raven Hill Discovery Center. Full article...Northern Home & Cottage News )

Build a Bark House

Build a Bark House

Poplar bark shingles are available Up North. Full article...Northern Home & Cottage News Northern Home & Cottage )

 A House Made from Clay and Straw. Really.

A House Made from Clay and Straw. Really.

In her Crystal Lake home Bonnie Barnes achieved Provencal style and superb structural performance with an updated version of an ancient, sustainable building. technique. Full article...Northern Home & Cottage Northern Home & Cottage )

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Beautiful Fishtown evening, Leland. Photo by Ken Scott.

Beautiful Fishtown evening, Leland. Photo by Ken Scott.

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4th of July Parades and Fireworks in Northern Michigan

Jul 3, 2008 to Jul 5, 2008

Find your favorite city or village -- from Bay Harbor to Torch Lake -- using our convenient list.


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Recipes

Recipe

CB's Vernors Chicken

Grilled chicken with a juicy Michigan twist, perfect for Fourth of July festivities. Full recipe...