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Identifying and managing caterpillar pests of the cabbage family
Published on July 20, 2015
Home gardening strategies for identifying and managing caterpillars that feed on cabbages and their relatives. -
Introduction to Lakes course coming soon to a computer near you
Published on July 17, 2015
Michigan State University Extension to offer new online educational lake ecology and management course online. -
Larder beetles are of significant interest for many residents this summer
Published on July 16, 2015
Larder beetles are dropping by homes for a meal and possibly conversation. -
Master Gardeners help spread Smart Gardening message to Michigan residents
Published on July 15, 2015
Three Upper Peninsula Master Gardener trainees completed the Smart Gardening outreach training and are spreading the environmentally friendly soils, plants, lawns and vegetables message. -
Grow It, Cook It, Eat It workshops offer gardening, nutrition and recipe preparation lessons
Published on July 10, 2015
Tips to select, harvest and prepare fresh greens, root vegetables, pumpkins and squash available at local farmer’s markets. -
Excessive rain taking a toll on turfgrass
Published on July 9, 2015
Near record-breaking rainfall amounts in June have resulted in some turfgrass areas starting to suffer from waterlogged soils, diseases and nutrient deficiencies. -
Explore Michigan’s inland lakes during Lake Appreciation Month
Published on July 8, 2015
Investigate components of lake ecology and common aquatic plants that are part of a lake ecosystem in upcoming educational workshop -
Explore Farm to School at Tollgate Education Farm Center
Published on July 7, 2015
Educational site in Southeastern Michigan offers youth the opportunity to experience farm to table in action. -
White clover exploding in lawns
Published on June 26, 2015
White clover is one tough weed to control and seems to be invading lawns and turfgrass everywhere this summer. -
Cucumber downy mildew management practices for home gardeners
Published on June 23, 2015
Cucumber downy mildew is in Michigan now. Look for spots on cucumber leaves.