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Scholarship application now open for MSU Extension’s winter online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on October 14, 2025
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
New free online course about insects in the garden

Published on October 9, 2025
Sign up to receive six lessons by email about insect identification and their roles.
2026 Scotland Garden Study Tour offered by the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program®

Published on September 25, 2025
Join Michigan State University Extension to see and experience the beauty, lore and history of Scotland’s gardens, castles and landscapes.
Enrollment now open: Popular MSU Extension course Introduction to Lakes Online offered January 2026

Published on September 3, 2025
Register today for this unique opportunity to learn about inland lakes.
Congratulations to Michigan’s SARE grant recipients

Published on May 1, 2025
Learn more about the 10 new Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) projects funded for 2025.
Meet an MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer who trained in 1980

Published on January 2, 2025
Margot McCormack of Wayne County joined the program in one of its original training classes.
Videos of Michigan SARE grantees highlight sustainable farm innovation

Published on October 24, 2024
Michigan hosts the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education administrative council and coordinators from 12 states for farm tours and video with grantees.
Consider nature when designing your garden

Published on October 18, 2024
Canadian Garden Study Tour brings nature’s design to foreground.
Canadian Garden Study Tour connects people, places and plants

Published on October 9, 2024
MSU Extension Master Gardeners and friends bring back knowledge and experiences to share with others.
Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.