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National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Michigan species and what you should know, day two
Published on February 22, 2016
Day two: Featured Michigan terrestrial invasive species is the Chinese Yam -
Farming far north: The North Farm to host on-farm short courses
Published on February 17, 2016
MSU Extension short courses are scheduled at the North Farm to support Upper Peninsula citizens’ use of season extension technologies to produce food both for themselves and for the local markets. -
Smart Gardening Conference deadline extends through Feb. 26, 2016
Published on February 17, 2016
It’s not too late to register for the 2016 Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids to learn about deer-resistant plants, attracting Monarchs and sustainability. -
Master Gardeners gather for community educational volunteer efforts recognition
Published on February 16, 2016
Michigan Master Gardeners were recognized for over 12,000 volunteer hours in communities across the Upper Peninsula. -
Vegetable selection makes a difference in heavy metal accumulation
Published on February 10, 2016
In situations where heavy metals like lead and arsenic may be high in the soil, selecting certain vegetables to grow can lower the risk of heavy metal exposure. -
Vegetable gardening series offered at 2016 West Michigan Home and Garden Show
Published on February 8, 2016
The Smart Vegetable Garden Series, March 3-4, 2016, is open to anyone interested in learning more about healthy soils, smart techniques for efficiency, nutrients, season extenders, pest management and pollinators. -
Pesticide applicator manual review and exam sessions in Ionia and Eaton counties
Published on February 8, 2016
Pesticide applicator manual review sessions offer excellent preparation for the Michigan pesticide licensing exam. -
Garden checklist: Plan for your vegetable garden now
Published on February 3, 2016
Winter is a great time to go through your garden checklist and start planning for your vegetable garden. -
How might Flint’s water contamination affect garden soils? Part 1
Published on January 26, 2016
With the news of lead contamination in the City of Flint’s water supply, people who farm and garden in the city are questioning the safety of growing in soil that has been irrigated with contaminated water. -
How might Flint’s water contamination affect garden soils? Part 2
Published on January 26, 2016
With the news of lead contamination in the City of Flint’s water supply, people who farm and garden in the city are questioning the safety of growing in soil that has been irrigated with contaminated water.