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Gardeners frustrated with heavy deer damage this season
Published on April 10, 2013
2013 sees heavy landscape damage as hungry deer forage on trees, shrubs and other garden favorites. -
Delightful daylilies: Sharpen your shovels then divide and conquer
Published on April 9, 2013
Everyone’s garden favorite, the daylily, will perform better when divided every three to five years. -
Fertilizing your vegetable garden
Published on April 4, 2013
When it comes to fertilizing your vegetable garden this spring, don’t guess – soil test! -
Brown marmorated stink bugs: Resources for identifying them and their hosts
Published on April 1, 2013
An identification guide for brown marmorated stink bugs is now available online, as well as an extensive list of host plants. -
Community and school gardens promote sharing and diversity
Published on March 16, 2013
Passing on skills from one generation to the next is one of the many benefits that come from sharing in community gardens. -
FoodCorps in Michigan helping children live healthier lives
Published on March 8, 2013
Through its network of professional and volunteers, FoodCorps in Michigan is serving thousands of kids increasing their knowledge of and access to healthier foods. -
Community gardens can be anti-crime agents
Published on March 7, 2013
Positive garden activity creates safer communities. -
Smart gardeners build soil fertility to produce healthy plants
Published on February 28, 2013
Build up your soil by taking a soil test to determine nutrient requirements, adding organic matter and planting cover crops. -
Potting soils and seed-starting mixes for your garden
Published on February 28, 2013
Healthy garden vegetables and flowers begin with good soils. -
Smart plants: Understanding what makes up a perennial garden
Published on February 28, 2013
Matching perennials to your site conditions or garden soil will help you have successful, long-lasting perennial gardens.