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New landscape shrubs revealed at Smart Gardening Conference
Published on February 17, 2017
Get a sneak peak of the 2017 ColorChoice shrubs to grace your landscape with at the Smart Gardening Conference on March 4 in Grand Rapids. -
Seasonal gardening in school gardens
Published on February 16, 2017
Here is one way to address the issue of school garden summer maintenance. -
Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators
Published on February 10, 2017
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators. -
Making science concepts real with cooking and school gardens
Published on February 9, 2017
School gardens or cooking can be a great way to show students real world application of science skills. -
Eliminating buckthorn will improve the habitat on any property
Published on February 9, 2017
Eradicating buckthorn is impossible. However, by taking a serious whack at it, the native plants will sometimes take advantage of the temporary demise of the buckthorn. -
Master Gardener brings beautification through gardening education in Chassell
Published on January 30, 2017
Meet Phyllis Johnson, a Master Gardener who coordinates community involvement and garden education to beautify the community of Chassell, Michigan. -
Seven Michigan Master Gardeners awarded Gold Badges
Published on January 27, 2017
Ogemaw and Iosco County MSU Extension Master Gardeners earned special recognition for volunteering 10,063 hours of garden education to local communities. -
Order native plants for shorelines early
Published on January 26, 2017
Native plants are grown for local markets. If you are planning a shoreline restoration ordering your plants well in advance of need ensures that the provider will have enough for your needs. -
Move your school garden education indoors this winter
Published on January 26, 2017
Try seasonal taste testing activities in the classroom to continue learning about Michigan agriculture. -
Ootheca treasures found in the winter garden
Published on January 24, 2017
Strange egg cases are the over-wintering life stage of the praying mantid.