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Extending your garden growing season gives you more fruit and vegetable choices
Published on September 20, 2012
There is nothing better than that fresh-from-the-garden or farm flavor in our food. Through succession planting and season extending practices, you can get fresh foods longer in the season. -
It’s cider time in Michigan and the hunt is on for Michigan apples
Published on September 17, 2012
Although fresh Michigan tree fruit is in short supply this fall season, limited amounts are available at farm stands and farmer’s markets – and they’re well worth the effort to seek out. -
Grand Rapids area farmers make the leap to restaurant ownership
Published on August 19, 2012
Eastown’s Trillium Haven Restaurant contributes to a local food system. -
Deadline for fall off-campus MSU plant science courses draws near
Published on August 13, 2012
Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology is now taking applications for off-campus certificate programs in Applied Plant Science and Viticulture at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall. -
Understanding the drought through the Evaporative Stress Index
Published on August 9, 2012
A look at the Evaporative Stress Index explains patterns of water availability and moisture stress across large areas. -
What happened to my squash?
Published on August 7, 2012
Squash plants must produce male and female flowers. This summer’s heat is delaying the process. -
Few tomatoes in your garden?
Published on August 7, 2012
Severe drought conditions could be causing poor fruit set on tomatoes in home gardens. -
What is evapotranspiration and why it matters
Published on July 25, 2012
Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration. -
To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers
Published on July 24, 2012
Following these four simple steps will help you determine what kind of fertilizer you need for your lawn and garden – if any – and how much. -
Proper fertilization: Take key step with square footage calculator
Published on July 5, 2012
Online calculator conveniently determines the exact area of lawn or garden, saving you money and protecting the environment from over-fertilization.