News
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The last word on watering perennials
Published on June 28, 2012
Watering perennials during droughty weather helps plants along, but are you really making a difference? -
Plant, Viticulture and Landscape courses enrollment open through MSU this fall
Published on June 25, 2012
Off-campus courses in Applied Plant Science and Viticulture through MSU are available at northwest and southwest Michigan community college locations this fall. -
Slugs are making tracks on my garden favorites!
Published on June 22, 2012
Mid-summer slug damage on Hostas and other garden plants sometimes makes the plant look like Swiss cheese. -
Earwigs: Bane of summer garden plants
Published on June 22, 2012
The key to combating ravenous earwigs in container plants is to dry out the environment. -
Michigan summer berries are off to a fast start: Harvest is early and quality is great!
Published on June 7, 2012
Michigan summer berry season is three weeks early this year. Early spring berry harvest is underway and that means the season will end early as well. -
Protect Michigan water resources and grow healthy lawns with "Go Green" tip sheet
Published on May 3, 2012
Updated lawn care tip sheet reflects recent changes to the Michigan Fertilizer Law regarding lawn fertilizer and its application. -
At-home soil-test kit makes lawn and garden maintenance simple and effective
Published on April 30, 2012
Michigan State University (MSU) Extension home lawn and garden soil test mailer and soil test website give home gardeners the tools they need to grow healthy plants, protect the environment and save money. -
Niles Entrepreneurial & Culinary Incubator: A chip off the ol’ Starting Block
Published on April 30, 2012
With the help of the Michigan State University Product Center and Starting Block Incubator, Niles MainStreet opens its Niles Entrepreneurial & Culinary Incubator in June to support local food business development. -
School gardening workshops
Published on April 13, 2012
Make learning real, fun, and outside with a school or community garden. -
Cottage to Commercial: Ingredients for a successful food business
Published on April 10, 2012
Whether you've dabbled with a home-baked cookie or dreamed about bottling grandma’s spaghetti sauce, food products are serious business. The 'Cottage to Commercial' class can help you learn how to turn your food business idea into reality.