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Garden safety for kids part 1: Getting ready for the garden
Published on August 11, 2014
How to pick the best day for gardening. -
Black dots on maple: Tar spot
Published on August 6, 2014
Tar spot detected on maples is a cosmetic problem and a yearly occurrence in Michigan. -
MSU Extension launches “Summer Surplus” produce donation campaign in Western Michigan
Published on August 6, 2014
Funded by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, the campaign encourages home gardeners to donate their extra produce to local food pantries. -
Locust leaf miner cause of browning roadside trees
Published on July 31, 2014
Small insect causes leaves on black locust to turn cinnamon-brown but does not cause harm to tree health. -
Daylily flower power! Late season care for the jewel of the garden
Published on July 31, 2014
Summer care of daylilies will keep them strong this season and next. -
Postemergence crabgrass control in turf
Published on July 31, 2014
Crabgrass has emerged in many turf areas, there are several herbicide options available for postemergence control. -
Fallen oak branches are the work of the oak twig pruner
Published on July 30, 2014
Yards across the Lower Peninsula are littered with small bug-infested oak branches. No management strategies are necessary for now. -
Learn to create edible landscapes with fruits and vegetables at the UP Smart Gardening Conference
Published on July 30, 2014
Hear about smart gardening techniques to create an edible landscape at the Upper Peninsula Smart Gardening Conference Oct. 4 in Marquette, Michigan. -
Fire blight reported in landscape crabapples
Published on July 30, 2014
Fire blight is not just a disease for commercial apple orchards. Landscape crabapple trees are also susceptible to Erwinia amylovora. -
Turn up the turnips
Published on July 29, 2014
You can easily grow fresh Michigan turnips at home or find them at a farmers market or grocery store throughout the season.