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Cool season vegetables to plant right now
Published on May 14, 2013
Half of the garden can be planted before the end of May. See our list of best options. -
Get an early start on vegetable garden weed control
Published on May 3, 2013
From Garden of Eden to Garden of Weedin’, gardeners have been dealing with weeds for centuries. Keep weeds under control early with methods such as mulch and herbicides. -
Mulching landscape beds FAQs
Published on May 2, 2013
As the weather warms and homeowners and landscapers become active, many questions begin to arise when it comes to mulching landscape beds. -
Fertilizing your vegetable garden
Published on April 4, 2013
When it comes to fertilizing your vegetable garden this spring, don’t guess – soil test! -
Potting soils and seed-starting mixes for your garden
Published on February 28, 2013
Healthy garden vegetables and flowers begin with good soils. -
Smart gardeners build soil fertility to produce healthy plants
Published on February 28, 2013
Build up your soil by taking a soil test to determine nutrient requirements, adding organic matter and planting cover crops. -
Community garden leaders could glean inspiration from new workshop
Published on February 4, 2013
MSU Extension workshop gives leaders ways to simplify organizing and maintaining community gardens. -
Garden planning for nutrition
Published on February 1, 2013
Trying to eat healthy? Start with your garden plan. -
Pollinator gardens can be effective educational tools
Published on November 14, 2012
Food systems and ecology are tied together and can be demonstrated in pollinator gardens. -
Leaves compost: fall is a great time to add it to gardens
Published on October 24, 2012
Composting instead of burning provides many benefits for you and your environment.