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The Michigan lavender harvest is underway

Published on August 1, 2025
Learn more about this floral culinary ingredient by visiting a farm near you.
Bee Palooza 2025 will focus on our pollinating neighbors

Published on July 22, 2025
This educational, family-friendly event returns to Michigan State University on August 24.
Discover an exciting new class on starting a school or community garden

Published on July 21, 2025
Learn the essential steps to success in school or community gardens with this free online course.
Watering strategies to keep a garden productive 

Published on June 26, 2025
Keeping a garden properly irrigated requires knowing how much water to use and the right way to water.
Tips for managing lawns during high temperatures

Published on June 23, 2025
High temperatures and heat indexes have been stressing turfgrass lately. Michigan State University Extension offers simple reminders as the heat continues this week.
Safeguard against spreading the invasive box tree moth

Published on June 23, 2025
Have you noticed heavy box tree moth damage on your boxwoods this season? Here's what you need to know about safely disposing of infested plants.
The start of summer is here when strawberries appear

Published on June 23, 2025
Freezing strawberries will extend the just picked flavor for later in the year.
2025 Conservation Stewards Program now registering for 6 cohort locations

Published on June 20, 2025
The Michigan Conservation Stewards Program offers multiple weeks of instruction delivered between September and November 2025, including weekly online course content, in-person lectures, field instruction, and more.
Registration opens July 2 for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on June 18, 2025
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
National Pollinator Week at MSU – planting for the future

Published on June 16, 2025
The MSU campus is buzzing with activity this summer.