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Gardeners in northeast Michigan will soon get a taste of Smart Gardening
Published on April 19, 2016
The 13th annual “Let’s Get Growing” garden show promises to provide visitors with smart gardening tips and tools. -
Looking forward to a great summer on your lake? Get ready at the Michigan Inland Lakes Convention
Published on April 19, 2016
Learn the latest information and skills April 28-30 in Boyne Falls. -
Springtime animal damage in your landscape
Published on April 14, 2016
Recognize who is causing damage to your yard and landscape during spring and how to prevent it. -
Oak wilt disease
Published on April 11, 2016
Mid-April to mid-July is the season to avoid wounding oaks. Oak wilt is an exotic disease causing increased levels of mortality in Michigan. Once in an oak stand, the disease will kill most of the oaks and treatment is expensive. -
Lawn tips to save you money
Published on April 8, 2016
Five tips for maintaining a lawn while doing less and hopefully saving some cash. -
Edible Flint, MIFFS awarded state grant to support Flint’s urban gardeners
Published on April 5, 2016
MDARD awarded a state grant to Michigan Food and Farming Systems to support urban agriculture in Flint in partnership with edible flint, Genesee County MSU Extension and other partners to address residual soil lead risks from past land uses. -
Michigan State University Extension names Jeff Dwyer director
Published on April 4, 2016
Decision made in consultation with incoming MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Dean Ronald L. Hendrick. -
What sustainable practices do ornamental plant consumers value?
Published on April 1, 2016
Consumers value pollinator-friendly insect management practices over eco-practices. -
The role of a school garden team
Published on April 1, 2016
If you are thinking about a school garden, think about starting by forming a school garden team. -
Gordon Guyer, MSU's 18th president and former director of MSU Extension, dies
Published on March 31, 2016
Guyer served as the director of MSU Extension from 1973 to 1985.