News
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Birds and white pine weevil causing damage to leaders of conifers
Published on June 7, 2012
Damage from birds and white pine weevil to the leaders of conifers in Christmas tree fields and landscapes is beginning to show up. -
Managing your summer compost
Published on June 7, 2012
Follow these quick tips to keep your compost working at optimum levels all summer long. -
Michigan summer berries are off to a fast start: Harvest is early and quality is great!
Published on June 7, 2012
Michigan summer berry season is three weeks early this year. Early spring berry harvest is underway and that means the season will end early as well. -
Get your summer buzz on: Bee Palooza marks National Pollinator Week at Michigan State University
Published on June 7, 2012
People of all ages are welcomed to join us June 23 at the MSU Horticulture Gardens to have fun and learn all about pollinators. -
Grow successful vegetable gardens in small spaces
Published on June 5, 2012
Don’t feel limited by the amount of space you have in your yard – you can still grow a bountiful vegetable garden for your family. -
Gardening and healthy nutrition is interwoven
Published on June 5, 2012
Gardening presents an opportunity to encourage youth to improve their diet in a fun way while increasing their physical activity. -
Gardening helps youth apply science and math concepts in fun ways
Published on June 5, 2012
Gardening presents a wealth of opportunities for youth to apply the science and math knowledge they have gained during the school year. -
Watch for white smut on Gaillardia plants
Published on June 1, 2012
Begin scouting now for easily recognizable symptoms of white smut in landscape beds and nurseries. -
Bedstraw is stuck on you
Published on June 1, 2012
The annual weed bedstraw has made its presence known across Michigan gardens. -
Rose chafers and June go together
Published on June 1, 2012
Sandy soils and tasty plants help define rose chafers’ habitat.