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Cucumber downy mildew makes an early appearance in Michigan
Published on June 23, 2015
Cucumber and melon growers are urged to take action against cucumber downy mildew. -
Cucumber downy mildew management practices for home gardeners
Published on June 23, 2015
Cucumber downy mildew is in Michigan now. Look for spots on cucumber leaves. -
Peach harvest dates available on MSU Enviro-weather
Published on June 23, 2015
New Enviro-weather tools help growers estimate when different peach varieties mature. -
Grow It, Cook It, Eat It returns for 2015: Workshops cover vegetables and herbs from field to fork
Published on June 22, 2015
Register for the workshop series beginning Aug. 6, 2015, that’ll guide gardeners through growing, preparing and tasting a variety of vegetables and herbs. -
Candying or crystallizing flowers: Add a bit of elegance to your next dessert
Published on June 16, 2015
Adding elegance to plain baked goods and other sweet treats is easy to do with candied edible flowers. -
Smart gardening for insects – cover up the rows!
Published on June 11, 2015
Using row covers to prevent insect damage is a smart gardening practice. -
Warm season vegetables to grow during summer
Published on June 11, 2015
There are many warm season vegetables you can grow now that do best when weather and soils are warm. -
Outdoor room concept: Making the most of your outdoor living space
Published on June 10, 2015
Defining your outdoor rooms into living area, public area and service area is the first step in making the most of your outdoor living space. -
First national conference on how to protect pollinators in ornamental landscapes
Published on June 10, 2015
Twenty-two speakers, a poster session and an optional tour to Biltmore Estates and Gardens will be offered at the Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference Oct. 12-14, 2015. -
Aquatic plant control in Michigan ponds and lakes
Published on June 9, 2015
Aquatic plants are an important part of the ecosystem but can become a nuisance when excessive growth occurs.