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The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release
Published on March 29, 2017
Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees. -
Bare root plants provide opportunities for early spring planting
Published on March 16, 2017
Bare root perennials feature several advantages for gardeners over container-grown plants. -
Time to start vegetable garden seeds
Published on March 14, 2017
Start peppers, eggplant and tomatoes indoors now to enjoy an early harvest this summer. -
Winterberry: Michigan’s native holly
Published on March 9, 2017
Michigan holly provides a colorful display in the winter landscape and a late-season food source for birds. -
Cleaning up damaged trees after a windstorm
Published on March 9, 2017
Use caution when dealing with downed trees and limbs and don’t hesitate to call a professional. -
Planting choices
Published on March 9, 2017
There are millions of plants that could potentially be planted in woodlands, gardens and around residences. Nativity is one factor in selecting species, and exotic is not necessarily a bad choice. -
Cover crops as a learning tool in school gardens
Published on March 5, 2017
How did farmers grow food before there was synthetic fertilizer? -
Gardening tips and more at this year's Starting and Sustaining a School Garden conference
Published on February 28, 2017
Come to Starting and Sustaining a School Garden Conference to get your garden off to a great start and keep it on track. -
Workshop offers options for protecting shorelines
Published on February 28, 2017
Workshop will educate inland lake property owners about natural solutions that can be used/adopted/developed for shoreline and water quality protection. -
Enviroweather website modernization survey
Published on February 20, 2017
Enviroweather seeks input from users as it plans to modernize the website for better and easier use.