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Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare

Published on September 10, 2026
From homemade traps and community workshops to preparing growers, MSU Extension is helping Michiganders respond to spotted lanternfly and slow its spread.
Upper Peninsula Smart Gardening Conference features smart tips for fall gardening

Published on September 1, 2026
Discover smart ways to create healthy soil and rain gardens, combat invasives, and be more environmentally friendly.
Registration now open for MSU Extension’s Foundations of Gardening course

Published on July 1, 2026
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
Drive-by botany: Common spiderwort and northern catalpa

Published on June 19, 2026
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2026.
Boxwood leafminer: A hidden pest in plain sight

Published on May 26, 2026
Springtime reveals damage from a boxwood pest that was active last summer.
May is Oak Wilt Awareness Month

Published on May 18, 2026
This campaign raises awareness about oak wilt prevention guidelines: avoid wounding trees between April 15-July 15, seal accidental wounds, do not move firewood, and take prompt action to control outbreaks.
New eastern tent caterpillar video from MSU Extension

Published on May 8, 2026
Learn how to stop the tents before they start.
Carpenter ants nesting in trees and homes

Published on April 13, 2026
Carpenter ants in trees and houses are an indicator of a moisture and decay problem. Locating the problem gives you the opportunity to act.
Beyond boxwood: Alternative landscape shrubs for Michigan gardeners

Published on March 20, 2026
Pests like the box tree moth are making homeowners wonder what they can plant that will give a similar look and feel to boxwood in their gardens.
Safeguard against spreading the invasive box tree moth

Published on March 20, 2026
Have you noticed heavy box tree moth damage on your boxwoods this season? Here's what you need to know about safely disposing of infested plants.