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Scholarship applications now open for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course
Published on May 21, 2025
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. -
Drive-by botany: Eastern redbud and garlic mustard
Published on May 19, 2025
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early May 2025. -
Consider maintenance when choosing plants this spring
Published on May 13, 2025
Heavy-feeding plants such as petunia require more maintenance from home gardeners than other species to ensure season-long color. -
Learn to build a rain garden!
Published on May 8, 2025
Join us June 10, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in Dimondale, MI, for a rain garden workshop for beginners. -
Grow like a pro: Shop smart and pick the best plants
Published on April 18, 2025
Select healthy transplants to ensure a great start to a productive garden this season. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
How do I know if a pesticide is safe for bees? Five steps to protect bees from pesticides
Published on February 7, 2025
How to protect bees while managing pests. -
¿Cómo puedo saber si un pesticida es seguro para las abejas? Cinco pasos para proteger a las abejas de los pesticidas
Published on February 7, 2025
Cómo proteger a las abejas mientras se controlan las plagas. -
MSU Extension Master Gardeners highlighted for volunteer efforts across the Upper Peninsula
Published on February 6, 2025
Over $71,000 in economic contributions provided through community gardening education. -
Growing amaryllis, a favorite holiday plant
Published on December 16, 2024
Amaryllis is one of the most widely grown bulbs worldwide and comes in a beautiful array of colors and flower types.