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'Buzz, Hum and Hover' in St. Clair Shores

Join Yardeners of St. Clair Shores member and “evangelist for native plants” Maud Lyon at 7 p.m. April 8 for “Buzz, Hum and Hover,” a presentation on the relationship between insects and native plants. Lyon will address why the loss of insects is critical to biodiversity, the reasons for it and what gardeners can do to help in a presentation to be held at the St. Clair Shores Library, 22500 E. Eleven Mile Road, in St. Clair Shores. Visit scsmi.net.

Spring happenings at Pewabic

March brings a busy time to Detroit’s historic pottery. To mark spring’s arrival, Pewabic Pottery will launch the first three tiles in its new collection and open registration for the popular Tile Glazing Workshops and Second Saturday Tours for the upcoming summer months. Launched this week, the spring collection features the first three tiles in a new zodiac series, along with several tile designs back from the vault. The pottery is located at 10125 E Jefferson in Detroit. Information on these as well as upcoming workshops and tours can be found at its website, pewabic.org.

Rust & Retro Vintage Market is April 5-6

Grab a few goodies for spring at the first Rust & Retro Vintage Market of 2024, to be held April 5-6 at Springfield Oaks Activity Center in Davisburg.  Featured will be more than 50 local vendors selling vintage, antique and handmade items and new custom experiences, including a succulent bar where you can pick your planter and plant your own (or have someone do it for you, if you prefer). Owner Rena Starr comes from a long line of vintage lovers, so she’s well suited for the business. “My mom quite literally went into labor with me at a flea market,” she explains.  Want to shop early? VIP tickets include a swag bag and the chance to get in at 4 p.m. Friday. Visit rustandretrovintagemarket.com.

Clever releases real estate data

Wondering where Metro Detroit fits into the current housing market landscape? Clever, a real estate data company, just released new information that found that of the 50 most-populous cities in the U.S., the Motor City’s home prices have increased the third least since 2000, from $128,670 to $235,480. This means home prices in Detroit have grown about 83% since 2000, compared with 165% in the median city, according to their release. By contrast, 14 U.S. cities have seen home prices increase by more than 200 percent since 2000, and Miami’s home prices have increased the most, at a whopping 299%. Other data found that Michigan ranks No. 4 for lowest home-price inflation since 2000, with home values increasing 92%, from $119,142 to $228,329. Visit listwithclever.com.

Flower power for your home

Looking to add a touch of seasonal style to your bedroom? The Company Store, an online retailer of premium bedding, bath and home decor, and Rifle Paper Co., an international brand known for its signature floral designs hand-painted by co-founder and artist Anna Bond, recently announced a collaboration.  The new line features a variety of Rifle’s best-selling floral patterns, including Peacock, Bramble Garden and Strawberry Fields, and the Company Store's premium sateen and percale sheets, cotton voile quilts, decorative pillow covers and poplin loungewear. "As prints and color take center stage in the modern home, it is the perfect time to introduce a captivating collection like this," said Corinne Bentzen, chief executive officer of the Company Store in a press release. "We are delighted to partner with Rifle Paper Co., a brand that shares our unwavering commitment to quality, comfort, and bringing beauty to the everyday, and this exciting new collection is the perfect embodiment of those shared values." Visit thecompanystore.com.