MLive: Swaths of Michigan plant hardiness zones warmed 5 degrees in 10 years; see your city Almost all of the lower half of central Michigan and the western side of the Upper Peninsula have warmed by an average of 5 degrees over the past 10 years, according to the latest plant hardiness data ... Swaths of Michigan plant hardiness zones warmed 5 degrees in 10 years; see your city The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is set to become just the second U.S. university to offer a doctorate degree in plant health.

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Beginning next year, UNL will train students to become “plant doctors,” ... San Antonio Current: Budding chefs can now earn a plant-based culinary degree at Central Texas school Budding chefs can now earn a plant-based culinary degree at Central Texas school The plant science major applies the principles of biology, chemistry, and agriculture to plant life. The curriculum is flexible enough to let students create an academic program with their advisor ... Does anyone know of a eastern tree, suitable for zone 6, that has an interesting winter silhouette?

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I like the look of a black gum a few streets over, but I want to make sure that I do't over-look any other, possibly nicer ones, as this will probably be the last tree I ever plant. Thanks.