News
-
Blossom end rot causes and cures in garden vegetables
Published on August 20, 2015
Blossom end rot happens to more than just tomatoes. Check your peppers, eggplant, summer squashes and melons, too. -
Three summer nursery update webinars now available
Published on August 19, 2015
Three pre-recorded webinars on transplanting container-grown trees, updates on nursery pests this summer and MDARD regulations updates. -
Native plants: hard working beauty at your shoreline
Published on August 18, 2015
Let native plants work for you! They are functional and beautiful, and more importantly, belong here. -
Wild lettuces reaching impressive size this growing season
Published on August 18, 2015
Wild lettuce varieties have similar leaves, flowers and tall stems, and may be towering over other plants in the area. -
Demonstrate your school garden’s environmental commitment
Published on August 17, 2015
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program offers verification for school gardens and farms. -
Eliminating egg masses now will prevent leaf eating caterpillars next spring
Published on August 14, 2015
Spring caterpillar hatch can be lessened without using chemicals by finding and eliminating the egg masses from which the caterpillars hatch. -
Getting the public involved in tracking and reporting on invasive species
Published on August 14, 2015
Michigan State University research scientists and Extension educators are teaming up to alert Michigan residents to potentially damaging invasive forest pests. -
Magnolia scale is having a good year
Published on August 13, 2015
Look for magnolia scale now and plan to treat heavily infested trees with a systemic insecticide in August, or with a crawler spray in late September. -
Fall insect pest invaders found in homes
Published on August 12, 2015
The most wanted on the overwintering pests list, their pictures aren’t just in the post office. -
Master Gardener class offered in Marquette August 27 through December 3
Published on August 6, 2015
The Master Gardener class is open to anyone interested in learning more about horticulture and dedicated to teaching others through a volunteer gardening education project.