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Vegetable gardening techniques to help improve or start your urban or community garden
Published on February 23, 2016
Register for at least one Smart Vegetable Gardening Series session March 3-4, 2016, in Grand Rapids and receive a free pass to the West Michigan Home and Garden Show. -
Smart Gardening Conference deadline extends through Feb. 26, 2016
Published on February 17, 2016
It’s not too late to register for the 2016 Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids to learn about deer-resistant plants, attracting Monarchs and sustainability. -
Vegetable gardening series offered at 2016 West Michigan Home and Garden Show
Published on February 8, 2016
The Smart Vegetable Garden Series, March 3-4, 2016, is open to anyone interested in learning more about healthy soils, smart techniques for efficiency, nutrients, season extenders, pest management and pollinators. -
Cover Cropping for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects publication available
Published on January 25, 2016
SARE publication on cover cropping for pollinators and beneficial insects will help farmers find answers to their cover crop questions. -
How the green industry and gardeners can get involved in pollinator projects
Published on January 8, 2016
Numerous national and local projects will get green industry members and gardeners involved in pollinator projects. -
Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes participants learned bee decline complexities
Published on November 12, 2015
Conference participants learned about complex issues facing pollinators and the challenges policy-makers face in creating new regulations and new best management practices to protect pollinators. -
Prepare your garden for winter now
Published on October 29, 2015
Use these smart gardening tips to get your plants ready for winter and help native pollinators in the process. -
How to collect and grow milkweeds to help monarchs and other pollinators
Published on October 27, 2015
A step-by-step resource to saving seeds and planting milkweed to help monarchs and other pollinators. -
Guide for encouraging pollinators
Published on October 21, 2015
Handy, new, pocket-sized guide will help gardeners, farmers and landscapers support bee species. -
Register early for Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference
Published on July 24, 2015
Early registration closes on Aug. 1, 2015, for the conference in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on Oct. 12-14. Register now to save money!