News
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Now is the time to pull garlic mustard, one of Michigan’s most invasive weeds
Published on May 2, 2012
Garlic mustard’s rapid growth will give it a leg up on seed production for next year. Don’t hesitate to pull it out or get creative and make a salad! -
Growing tomatoes in the garden
Published on May 2, 2012
Learn more about our favorite vegetable/fruit, the tomato. -
European pine sawflies will soon be here
Published on May 1, 2012
May is the month to monitor for European pine sawflies in pines. -
MSU Extension’s Breakfast on the Farm program expands to new commodities
Published on April 27, 2012
Since 2009, MSU Extension has sponsored 13 Breakfast on the Farm events and all farms have been either dairy or beef operations. This year, visitors will also have the opportunity to learn how apples and potatoes are produced. -
When to control winter annuals and perennial broadleaf weeds in turf
Published on April 27, 2012
Many weeds are currently flowering in turf and lawns, but not all require control. -
Turf damage from grubs and skunks is coming to an end for this spring
Published on April 27, 2012
European chafer and Japanese beetle grub damage is starting to slow down. Those in southern Michigan should wait until July to apply an insecticide, as grubs are done eating. -
Be on the lookout for a new plant disease, boxwood blight
Published on April 26, 2012
A new disease of boxwood named boxwood blight (Claonectria pseudonaviculata or Cylindrocladium buxicola) has been detected in parts of the eastern United States. A new MSU Extension factsheet helps identify the symptoms of this serious plant problem. -
Landscape tree and shrub fertilization guide now available
Published on April 20, 2012
New factsheet provides homeowners with guidance to keep landscape plants green and growing. -
Kent County to Offer Junior Master Gardener Program in Two Locations This Summer
Published on April 20, 2012
4th – 6th Graders can engage in unique learning opportunities as they explore the role of a master. -
Remember the quince?
Published on April 19, 2012
An old-time favorite, the quince is still around in some gardens.