News
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Giant hogweed: Not widely spread in Michigan
Published on August 4, 2015
Giant hogweed makes a splash in the media, but is rarely found in Michigan. -
Michigan Conservation Stewards Program (CSP) currently enrolling students
Published on August 3, 2015
Intensive volunteer leader training program geared towards individuals who want to help restore and conserve ecosystems through Michigan. -
Avoid falling for tree and shrub pest control scams
Published on July 28, 2015
A lawn, tree and shrub care company is leaving notes warning people they need to spray for pests in the Ann-Arbor-Ypsilanti area, yet in follow-up visits by an arborist, no pests or damage were found. -
Invasive species are costly in economic and ecological damage, further introductions must be avoided
Published on July 27, 2015
A new grant project at MSU hopes to provide a better network for tracking and pinpointing possible new invasive introductions early before these invasive species get a solid foothold in Michigan. -
Register early for Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference
Published on July 24, 2015
Early registration closes on Aug. 1, 2015, for the conference in Hendersonville, North Carolina, on Oct. 12-14. Register now to save money! -
Use Smart Gardening practices to help ward off potential tomato diseases
Published on July 24, 2015
Smart gardeners can reduce the chance of tomato diseases by improving cultural practices of watering, crop rotation and good sanitation. -
Pokeweed and giant ragweed: Common look-alikes to giant hogweed
Published on July 23, 2015
Pokeweed and giant ragweed are common Michigan plants people often mistake for giant hogweed. -
Benefits of plants: Life as we know it, live it and pay for it
Published on July 22, 2015
Have you promoted the benefits of plants at your greenhouse business lately? Consider promoting how plants benefit our planet, lives and wallet. -
Identifying and managing caterpillar pests of the cabbage family
Published on July 20, 2015
Home gardening strategies for identifying and managing caterpillars that feed on cabbages and their relatives. -
Introduction to Lakes course coming soon to a computer near you
Published on July 17, 2015
Michigan State University Extension to offer new online educational lake ecology and management course online.