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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. -
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. -
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. -
How do I get rid of sandhill cranes in my yard and garden?
Published on June 5, 2015
Here are suggestions for getting uninvited dinner guests like sandhill cranes to vacate. -
Renewable Energy Fair features ways to becoming energy efficient and independent
Published on June 3, 2015
Visit the Great Lakes Renewable Energy Fair June 25-27 for information on how to lower energy costs and achieve greater energy independence. -
Four common lawn and garden myths
Published on June 3, 2015
It’s easy for gardeners to receive incorrect information. Here are common myths regarding evergreens, lawns, blossom end rot in tomatoes and deer-resistant plants. -
School garden for daycare program serves as Upper Peninsula Master Gardener project
Published on May 29, 2015
Meet Elizabeth Slajus, who is bringing gardening to a summer daycare program in Kingsford, Michigan as part of her training requirements. -
Revitalize blueberries with renovation
Published on May 28, 2015
Cutting down old blueberry bushes yields a vigorous crop of new shoots. -
What is a Master Gardener and how do I become one?
Published on May 19, 2015
Master Gardeners have a passion for gardening and volunteering through community garden education. -
Pollination and pollinator information available through MSU Extension
Published on May 15, 2015
Readers can sign up to receive articles written about all things bees, pollinators and pollination from Michigan State University Extension.