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Oriental bittersweet: An aggressive, invasive plant
Published on November 13, 2015
A beautiful plant along the roadways in late fall, Oriental bittersweet is a threat to native environments by aggressively choking out other woody plants. Collecting can cause spreading. -
Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes participants learned bee decline complexities
Published on November 12, 2015
Conference participants learned about complex issues facing pollinators and the challenges policy-makers face in creating new regulations and new best management practices to protect pollinators. -
Master Gardener class begins December 2015 in Houghton
Published on November 9, 2015
The Master Gardener class offered in Houghton, Michigan, is open to anyone interested in learning more about the science of gardening. Be sure to register by Nov. 28, 2015. -
Grub damage to lawns is being reported now in drought-stricken parts of Michigan
Published on November 2, 2015
White grub damage is being reported now because drought conditions in some areas have weakened and thinned turf root systems, making lawns much more susceptible to grub-feeding injury. Insecticide treatments may or may not be effective at this time. -
Do not mow Japanese Knotweed
Published on November 2, 2015
Japanese Knotweed, a destructive invader, will proliferate if mowed. -
Four easy steps to put your school garden to bed
Published on November 1, 2015
It is time to prepare your garden for the cold season ahead. -
Prepare your garden for winter now
Published on October 29, 2015
Use these smart gardening tips to get your plants ready for winter and help native pollinators in the process. -
Michigan Master Gardener earns 2015 community volunteer award
Published on October 29, 2015
Carol Fitzgerald’s Master Gardener project of an educational garden surrounding a local library has earned her the 2015 Phil Niemisto Volunteer Award in her community. -
How to collect and grow milkweeds to help monarchs and other pollinators
Published on October 27, 2015
A step-by-step resource to saving seeds and planting milkweed to help monarchs and other pollinators. -
Guide for encouraging pollinators
Published on October 21, 2015
Handy, new, pocket-sized guide will help gardeners, farmers and landscapers support bee species.