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Registration now required to sell non-native aquatic plants
Published on April 19, 2019
According to a new law, all retailers of live non-native aquatic organisms must now register yearly with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – April 19, 2019
Published on April 19, 2019
Spring has sprung in most of Michigan, leading gardeners to ask many common turf, pruning and pollinator health questions. -
Aquatic plant species prohibited from sale in Michigan
Published on April 19, 2019
There are currently 18 aquatic plant species that are prohibited from sale in Michigan as they pose a threat to the local ecosystem. -
Decorating with plants
Published on April 5, 2019
From modern, sleek containers to holiday-themed gifts, plants are key to any home décor style. -
Mutation examples and how they happen
Published on April 4, 2019
We are quick to notice and utilize some plant mutations while others go undetected. -
Red squirrel injury to spruce trees in winter
Published on April 4, 2019
Pesky red squirrels will feed on spruce and pine buds when other foods become scarce in the winter. -
Become a Michigan Master Naturalist
Published on April 1, 2019
Bringing nature home is the motto for Michigan Master Naturalists as they learn about conservation. Master Naturalists do this through gaining understanding of the interconnectedness of native plants and animals and human activity. -
Entomology student camps out to crack mystery of who preys on monarch eggs
Published on March 13, 2019
Only about 5 percent of monarch eggs survive to become butterflies. Doctoral student Andrew Myers set up 24/7 surveillance to determine who is preying on the eggs. -
Growing fruits and vegetables for your dog
Published on March 6, 2019
When planning your garden, don’t forget about your pooch. Dogs love fresh vegetables, too. -
Hot pepper, sweet pepper, black pepper? Chili, chile, chilli? A peek into the confusing naming conventions of peppers.
Published on March 4, 2019
A brief history of how local cuisine and worldwide trade networks contributed to the tongue-tied world of peppers and their chiles.