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APPEALS


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There will be a meeting of the Vergennes
Township Zoning Board of Appeals on October
24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. at the Vergennes Township
Hall located at 69 Lincoln Lake Ave (Lowell) to
hear the following business:

A variance application has been received
from Norman and Valerie Weber to place an
accessory building/garage in the front yard of
their property addressed as 14200 Thompson Dr
NE, Lowell, MI 49331 and known as permanent
parcel #41-16-24-376-012. The requested use
variance is with respect to zoning ordinances
sections 201.402 and 201.704.

The complete variance application can be reviewed
at the Vergennes Township Hall from 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and from 9 a.m.
to noon on Thursdays or on the website at http://www.
vergennestwp.org. Public comment will be heard
at the meeting and comments received by mail,
email, in person or in the Township drop box will be
considered if received at the Township office prior
to 6:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Comments
may be emailed to: [email protected]

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that winter will rear its
chilly head this year. Cold
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gardeners recognize these
conditions are not ideal for
their plants.
The inevitable slowing
of activity in the garden
during fall marks a time to
shift attention from constant
plant care to preparing the


Prepare your garden for winter’s onslaught


landscape for next season. It
may be tempting to simply
let Mother Nature take over,
but a little pre-winter TLC
can ensure gardens make it
through winter unscathed.
Remove spent plants
Decomposing organic
material is the basis
for compost and other
fertilizers. However,
vegetable plants that are left
to sit can lead to decay in
the garden. Decaying plants
can serve as hosts for pest
populations and diseases.

Rotting vegetables also can
drop unwanted seeds into
the soil, which eventually
can strip nutrients that
normally would go to next
year’s crops.
Ornamental plants and
perennials can be cut back
in fall. Cut down stalks and
remove leaves.
Plant a cover crop
The gardening resource
This Is My Garden
recommends planting a
cover crop to set the stage
for a successful spring. A

cover crop protects the soil
and can return nutrients
to it. When the soil is bare
during winter, weed seeds
can easily blow in and lie in
wait , ultimately becoming a
problem during the ensuing
year. Cover crops can
include clover or field peas,
which will increase the
levels of available nitrogen.
Amend the soil
Fall is a perfect time to
add soil amendments, such
as manure and compost.
These fertilizers will add

nutrients and break down
gradually, enriching the soil
over the winter.
Replenish mulch
Gardeners may have
added mulch around shrubs
and other areas of the
landscape early in the season
because it is attractive. But
mulch also does much to
reduce water loss and protect
the soil from erosion. It may
inhibit weed growth as well.
Replacing mulch when the
mercury drops can insulate
the soil, which helps to
regulate soil temperature. A
thick layer of mulch around
root vegetables left in the
garden can offer protection
against hard frosts.
Divide bulbs
Divide plant bulbs and

plant them where you want
flowers like daffodils and
tulips to grow in the spring.
Prune dormant plants
Wait until plants are
dormant to prune them and
adjust their shape. Most
shrubs and trees should be
pruned in late winter, right
before new growth.
Move potted plants
Bring delicate plants
into a sheltered area, such
as a greenhouse or indoor
garage, so they can continue
to thrive during the winter.
Fall and winter still
provide opportunities to
spend time in the garden.
At this point in the year,
gardeners can prepare
landscapes for the next
season.

Adding a layer of mulch around plants can insulate
roots and the soil against hard frosts.
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