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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. -
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. -
Garbage to Garden: A workshop for mid-scale composting
Published on October 2, 2014
Garbage to Garden is a composting workshop for community gardens, school gardens, urban farms and food establishments. -
Building healthier soils for your garden
Published on September 29, 2014
Tips for understanding and building a healthier soil in your vegetable or flower garden this fall. -
Soil compaction and what to do about it
Published on September 29, 2014
Fall is an excellent time to amend vegetable garden soils by adding organic matter or cover crops to help alleviate soil compaction issues during the growing season. -
Consider cereal rye if putting your garden to bed for the winter
Published on September 26, 2014
Cereal rye makes an excellent cover crop for the garden during winter. -
What fruit is growing on my potato plants?
Published on September 12, 2014
Gardeners have been surprised this year to find fruit produced on tops of potato plants. Learn how they are caused and why they are not edible. -
Tomato anthracnose: When those prized, ripe tomatoes go bad
Published on September 9, 2014
Ripe tomatoes are more prone to skin damage, which could lead to anthracnose. -
Are tomatoes and potatoes with late blight safe for eating and canning?
Published on September 1, 2014
Late blight on tomatoes and potatoes is a devastating fungal disease that has surfaced in Michigan. -
Tomato late blight pressure is high
Published on August 22, 2014
Tomato late blight disease is widespread in home gardens.