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Guide for encouraging pollinators
Published on October 21, 2015
Handy, new, pocket-sized guide will help gardeners, farmers and landscapers support bee species. -
Storing tender, summer-flowering bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers for winter
Published on October 21, 2015
Give tropical or subtropical plants a future next summer by storing bulbs, corms, rhizomes and tubers now. -
Serenity Garden at Upper Peninsula hospital serves as Master Gardener project
Published on October 20, 2015
Upper Peninsula Master Gardener brings beauty, peace and solace through The Serenity Garden at St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba, Michigan. -
Why are my apples blooming during fall?
Published on October 16, 2015
Stresses such as drought, which causes growth to stop and start, can confuse woody perennials and cause out of sync bloom. -
New tip sheet on brown marmorated stink bugs for homeowners
Published on October 8, 2015
A new resource about brown marmorated stink bug identification and management in homes is now available. -
Plants with abnormal growths: The interesting phenomenon of plant fasciation
Published on October 7, 2015
Plant fasciation can cause strange growths on stems and flowers, but can easily be pruned out. -
For sake of forest health it's best not to move firewood
Published on October 5, 2015
Michigan State University Extension recommends that firewood should not be transported long distances to be sure forests pests are not unintentionally spread to new areas of the state. -
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes
Published on September 30, 2015
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building. -
What can you do to help protect your lake?
Published on September 30, 2015
Environmentally-friendly behaviors contribute to healthy watersheds. -
Preserving pumpkin safely
Published on September 25, 2015
Enjoying pumpkin year round is easy; just remember home canning can’t always replicate commercial canning.