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Overwintering tender garden plants
Published on November 21, 2014
Tropical or “tender” perennials need to be lifted out of the garden before a hard freeze. -
Master Gardeners complete annual recertification by completing educational and volunteer hours
Published on November 21, 2014
Master Gardeners in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula give back annually to communities by educating others through community service gardening projects. -
Smart winter protection for trees and shrubs
Published on November 21, 2014
Protect your landscape plants from Old Man Winter by following these tips. -
Stinky dog stinkhorn mushrooms
Published on November 19, 2014
The dog stinkhorn fungus is a fungus so unusual, it’s worth knowing. -
End of season gardening tips
Published on November 18, 2014
Getting ready for winter also means putting your garden to rest. Consider planting a cover crop and learn tips for winterizing your garden tools. -
The care and feeding of purple-leaf shamrocks
Published on November 18, 2014
A double-duty cutie, the purple shamrock is good for both home and garden. -
It’s not too late to mulch fallen leaves into lawns
Published on November 17, 2014
Keep mulching your leaves through the season – don’t bag ‘em! Michigan State University research shows it’s great for your lawn. -
Indian pipes: Oddities of the plant world
Published on November 14, 2014
Indian pipes are a plant lacking chlorophyll that hitchhike with native Michigan trees like oaks. -
Online continuing education offered in turfgrass science
Published on November 14, 2014
The Great Lakes School of Turfgrass Science Online begins Jan. 7, 2015, with instructors from eight universities in the Great Lakes region. -
Living soils are healthy soils
Published on November 12, 2014
An increasingly popular method to determine the health of soil examines the CO2 respired by microorganisms in the ground. The Solvita® test is a cost effective method to better understand the level of life and activity in the field.