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Keep garden soils moist during a drought
Published on June 30, 2016
Prevent drought stress in your garden and landscape by checking soil moisture. -
Egyptian walking onions – what are these strange-looking plants?
Published on June 30, 2016
Egyptian walking onions are not from Egypt and they don’t walk, but they are onions! -
Earthworms can be an indicator of soil health
Published on June 29, 2016
Simple steps to determine worm populations in your field covered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day. -
2016 Michigan Garden Plant Tour
Published on June 23, 2016
Greenhouse growers, landscapers and garden center and nursery operators are invited to visit leading young plant growers and the MSU gardens from July 25 to Aug. 5, 2016. -
Broadleaf and buckhorn plantain: Two common perennial weeds with redeeming characteristics
Published on June 17, 2016
A search for information about past uses for two common lawn weeds yields some interesting results. -
Start summer off with a sampling of fresh herbs: Basil, lavender and rosemary
Published on June 17, 2016
Herbs are easy to grow and most of them are deer-proof. Plant them now to enjoy their flavor year-round. -
Controlling whitefly in the greenhouse
Published on June 15, 2016
Greenhouse growers need to be vigilant in scouting for whitefly and be aware that some whitefly populations have been prone to develop insecticide resistance. -
The spread of non-native invasive forest pests pose difficult problems once established in Michigan
Published on June 14, 2016
Forest pests could create serious problems if Michiganders aren’t vigilant. -
Rose chafers: A punctual and pesky insect
Published on June 13, 2016
Rose chafers are popping up across southern Michigan within a week of last year’s engagement. -
Cowparsnip: A common look-alike to giant hogweed
Published on June 10, 2016
Cowparsnip is a common Michigan plant that blooms in early June and is often mistaken for giant hogweed.