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Preventative medicine for plants
Published on October 6, 2016
Plants and humans are not that different when it comes to their health. Try out these plant care tips. -
Controlling broadleaf weeds in the lawn is best done in October
Published on October 6, 2016
Fall is the ideal time for controlling broadleaf weeds such as ground ivy, dandelion and white clover. -
Add common milkweed to your garden and make homeless insects happy
Published on September 28, 2016
Milkweed plants can serve as host to many kinds of interesting insects, and can be grown using seeds of other milkweed plants. -
Master Gardener recognized for over 1,500 hours of volunteer community garden service
Published on September 23, 2016
Jeannette Hauver earned special recognition for her volunteer garden service of creating and maintaining 13 different flower gardens in Marquette, Michigan. -
Brown marmorated stink bugs are moving into Michigan homes again
Published on September 22, 2016
What they are, why stink bugs are entering houses, and what you can do about them. -
Look out for unwanted squirrel hoarding
Published on September 21, 2016
Squirrel behavior in the fall can lead to unwanted visitors in homes and other buildings. -
Can I harvest garden vegetables after a frost?
Published on September 20, 2016
You can delay your garden harvest of some root crops and greens until after a frost and still have a bountiful harvest. -
Pair parsnips and sweet potatoes to savor Michigan’s fall flavors
Published on September 19, 2016
Michigan State University Extension’s Michigan Fresh factsheets on Parsnips and Sweet potatoes provide safe handling and storage tips. -
Managed Pollination Protection Plan meetings are gathering important feedback
Published on September 13, 2016
Stakeholders gave their input on developing Michigan’s Managed Pollinator Protection Plan at recent listening sessions. More meetings are available to attend. -
Fall is the time to enjoy and plant Michigan garlic
Published on September 12, 2016
Michigan State University Extension's Michigan Fresh garlic provides safe handling and storage tips.