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Learn the basics about growing your own vegetables
Published on January 26, 2022
Self-paced online Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 course now available for registration. Fifty percent off through March 31. -
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates grow their farm vision
Published on December 23, 2021
Nineteen talented beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community. -
What do I need to know about lead before planting vegetables?
Published on December 22, 2021
In situations where heavy metals may be high in the soil, selecting certain vegetables to grow can lower the risk of heavy metal exposure. -
Climate change requires smart gardening
Published on December 8, 2021
Help your garden adapt to climate change. -
Using rain gardens to improve water quality: Part 1
Published on December 7, 2021
Rain gardens are a great way to improve the water quality in your community and building one can be a great activity for kids! -
Rain gardens part 2 – rain garden plants
Published on December 2, 2021
Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden. -
Multiple infestations of invasive water garden plants discovered this fall in southeast Michigan
Published on November 24, 2021
Over 3,500 pounds of water lettuce and water hyacinth have been removed by the Lake St. Clair Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area and Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy biologists. -
Horticulture myth busting – Part 1
Published on November 24, 2021
Can electricity be used to reduce water hardness in hydroponics? -
Somewhere for the pollinators to go: A case study of establishing large-scale pollinator habitat
Published on November 22, 2021
Establishing pollinator habitat through the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund’s Seed a Legacy Program in southeast Michigan. -
Is there a Christmas tree shortage this year?
Published on November 18, 2021
Despite the media hype, consumers will have trees to choose from.