News
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Tools to help the Smart Gardener understand weather and pest-related stresses in the landscape
Published on September 12, 2013
Enviro-weather online tools help provide answers to statewide landscape problems. -
An update on the village of Paw Paw’s natural shoreline demonstration at Maple Isle Park
Published on September 12, 2013
Lots of sunshine, frequent rains and plenty of fertilizer from past goose activity have combined to make a good first growing season for this project. -
Suburban Shoots – a community garden leader training program
Published on September 10, 2013
Confident and educated garden leaders are the driving force behind successful and sustainable community gardens. -
Return of the fall webworm and why you may want to do nothing about them
Published on September 10, 2013
That gossamer webbing on branch ends lets you know fall webworms are back. There are several reasons smart gardeners may choose to leave them alone. -
When bad things happen to good tomatoes
Published on September 6, 2013
Tomato fruit damage before harvest may be prevented. -
Got worms in your raspberries?
Published on September 5, 2013
Home gardeners are learning about – and probably eating – our newest pest of small fruit: the spotted wing Drosophila. -
Spurge hawk moth found in Michigan
Published on September 4, 2013
New insects are not always trouble. Sometimes they are welcomed, like the spurge hawk moth. -
Tune up your compost pile by turning it over
Published on August 27, 2013
Turning your compost pile adds heat, moisture and air to speed up decay and generate new soil. -
Making a manure sandwich: Adding compost manure to garden beds
Published on August 27, 2013
No, it’s not what it sounds like. But this is a sandwich smart gardeners can make that garden beds will really enjoy. -
Designing your outdoor room
Published on August 26, 2013
Enjoy living space out-of-doors by re-thinking your home’s landscape.