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Plan your garden
Published on March 28, 2012
Planning helps you reach your gardening goal -
What are your plants telling you?
Published on March 20, 2012
Top five plant problems that indicate the need for a soil test -
Organic pesticides and produce
Published on March 1, 2012
Gardening season will start soon. Thinking about going organic, but don’t know how you’ll deal with pests? Here’s an overview about organic pesticides. -
Are you worried that last year's seeds won't grow in your garden?
Published on February 29, 2012
A simple test lets you measure your seed germination rate before you plant -
Seed catalogs made easy
Published on February 27, 2012
Tips for navigating through a sea of seed catalogues. -
Cutworms in the vegetable garden
Published on February 2, 2012
Snipped transplants and seedlings are the clue that you’ve got cutworms. Consider these non-pesticide solutions to protect your garden from this pest. -
Shopping for the gardener on your list
Published on November 16, 2011
Unsure what to get the gardener in your life this holiday season? We polled MSU Extension educators to learn what’s on their wish list (and perhaps on yours, too). -
Crazy cabbages: Ornamental kale makes the fall garden bloom
Published on November 15, 2011
The ornamental kale will not only keep your garden vibrant during late fall, but also serves as a striking holiday centerpiece. -
Gardeners and small-scale potato growers can help prevent late blight
Published on October 14, 2011
Good cultural practices used by everyone growing potatoes are the first line of defense against Phytophthora infestans. -
Vegetable garden cleanup begins now
Published on September 22, 2011
Preparing for another vegetable garden season begins now with garden cleanup. After all, it is fall!