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As weather warms, you might be bugged by lady bugs
Published on February 29, 2012
Multi-colored Asian Lady beetles are good for gardens, but a nuisance around and in your home. But there are steps you can take to safely rid yourself of the pests. -
Do your part to protect water quality
Published on February 21, 2012
Become a riparian steward by taking simple steps to manage shoreline property. -
Five steps to a successful schoolyard garden
Published on February 20, 2012
Gardening can be a great educational tool for students -
What’s new with Imprelis?
Published on February 3, 2012
Questions remain about residual soil activity and recovery of trees affected by new herbicide. -
Western conifer seed bug or brown marmorated stink bug?
Published on February 2, 2012
Know your winter wanderers, because you could be mistaking the western conifer seed bug for an assassin bug, or worse, a brown marmorated stink bug. -
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. -
Winter protection: Just one of many fall garden chores
Published on November 15, 2011
It’s time to get you garden ready for ‘ol man winter whether you like it or not. Keeping the rodents and deer away, creating protective barriers and digging up tender perennials are things to consider now. -
Oh, deer. Oh, dear.
Published on November 10, 2011
Planting deer-resistant landscape plants this fall can help discourage deer and rabbits from using your garden as a free buffet during the winter. -
Edible flint urban farmers co-op has community impact beyond food
Published on August 24, 2011
This urban gardening effort in the City of Flint produces multiple benefits towards a healthier community. -
Eastern filbert blight on Turkish filbert
Published on August 15, 2011
Keep an eye on Turkish filbert trees for eastern filbert blight, a potentially deadly disease.