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Worm composting or vermicomposting
Published on August 15, 2019
Manage food scraps and small amounts of garden waste right at home by creating your very own worm compost. -
Use Smart Gardening practices to help vegetables stress less
Published on August 14, 2019
Use these wise water use strategies for vegetable gardening success. -
Local conservation issues tackled by couple through skills and knowledge gained in Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP)
Published on August 6, 2019
Find out how you can learn more about Michigan’s ecosystems and apply your expertise to volunteer opportunities in your community -
New lavender online course now available
Published on August 6, 2019
Ready to turn your garden purple? A new online course will teach growers how to establish lavender, manage, harvest and market the crop. -
Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan
Published on July 24, 2019
As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control. -
How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens
Published on July 11, 2019
A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas. -
Exploring opportunities: Growing industrial hemp in Michigan
Published on July 8, 2019
Industrial hemp was legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill and is a new opportunity for Michigan growers. Join a four-part webinar series on growing industrial hemp, especially in greenhouse production. -
Sycamore anthracnose: Why your sycamore may be slow to leaf out this spring
Published on June 28, 2019
Many American sycamores have not leafed out well during this cold, wet spring, but they should recover with warmer weather. -
What is spruce decline and what should you do about it?
Published on June 28, 2019
Frequently asked questions about spruce decline. -
Pesky broadleaf weeds flowering in turf
Published on June 27, 2019
White clover, black medic and oxalis are all flowering in lawns and other turf now.