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Avoid spreading aquatic invasive species when winterizing your water garden
Published on November 10, 2014
Help to protect the environment from unwanted aquatic invasive plant releases by thoughtfully preparing your pond for winter. Pond winterizing also helps to maintain a healthier ecosystem for your fish. -
Butternut woollyworm: A unique summer pest of walnuts
Published on October 31, 2014
Butternut woollyworms, a type of sawfly not often found in Michigan, have been attacking walnuts in southern Michigan. Control measures may not be necessary this late in the season. -
A day in the life of the permanently grinning Blanding’s Turtle, a Michigan protected species
Published on October 29, 2014
A greater understanding of species’ habitat needs points to the importance of keeping the shoreline natural as a way to promote healthy populations of fish and wildlife species and a healthy ecosystem. -
Garbage to Garden: Mid-scale composting offered as a webinar
Published on October 29, 2014
Garbage to Garden is now a two-part webinar that focuses on composting strategies for community gardens, school gardens, urban farms and food establishments that want to close the sustainable loop through preserving their natural resources. -
Consider site conditions before selecting woody ornamentals based upon their brilliant fall colors
Published on October 24, 2014
Smart gardeners make use of falling leaves to add organic matter back to their lawns or gardens. -
Fall colors make good mulch
Published on October 23, 2014
Mulching leaves into your lawn is a good way to add nutrients, reduce yard waste and save time and money. -
Now is the time to get familiar with resources available from Michigan Natural Features Inventory
Published on October 22, 2014
Multiple data resources created and managed by MNFI can be key to helping those who are actively managing Michigan’s biodiversity and others who simply want to learn more about Michigan’s diverse species. -
Register now for Grow it! Cook it! Eat it! - Pumpkins and Their Kin
Published on October 21, 2014
The final workshop in the Grow it! Cook it! Eat it! series will be held Nov. 12, 2014, in Lansing, Michigan and will feature winter squash and pumpkins. -
Grow your own garlic this fall
Published on October 10, 2014
October is the ideal time to plant garlic for harvest next July. -
Saving plant seeds for next season
Published on October 9, 2014
Many gardeners contemplate saving some seeds from vegetables or flowers for planting next season. Is it a good or bad idea? Consider all the information before gathering those first seeds.