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Kent County to Offer Junior Master Gardener Program in Two Locations This Summer
Published on April 20, 2012
4th – 6th Graders can engage in unique learning opportunities as they explore the role of a master. -
Remember the quince?
Published on April 19, 2012
An old-time favorite, the quince is still around in some gardens. -
The usual suspects for yard and garden damage
Published on April 17, 2012
Know your critter by the damage that they cause. -
School gardening workshops
Published on April 13, 2012
Make learning real, fun, and outside with a school or community garden. -
Prevent oak wilt by waiting to prune oaks
Published on April 13, 2012
To minimize oak wilt infection risk, wait until November to prune oaks. -
Freeze injury on turf
Published on April 11, 2012
Yes, your lawn can freeze. Recent low nighttime temperatures below 30°F have resulted in freeze injury on turf. -
Learn what is safe and legal to burn outdoors
Published on April 10, 2012
Michigan residents are urged to exercise caution when burning outdoors and to make sure that when and what they are burning complies with state laws and local ordinances. -
White pine blister rust damage showing up
Published on April 6, 2012
White pine blister rust cankers can kill branches or if they are found on the trunk they can girdle and eventually kill the tree. -
Last chance to start seeds indoors
Published on April 5, 2012
Starting your own seeds indoors offers a greater opportunity for variety in your garden. -
In case you missed it, spring lawn care practices
Published on April 4, 2012
Spring came roaring in early March and with it many of our typical lawn care practices happened much earlier than usual. What can you do for your lawn to ensure summer success?