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Soils for gardeners: Unlocking the secrets to the living component of a healthy soil
Published on May 28, 2014
A close look at soil biology helps gardeners understand how routine garden practices may tip the balance of a healthy soil. -
Maintaining warm soils during a cold summer
Published on May 20, 2014
Consider these smart ways to keeping soils warm and warm-season vegetables healthy during a colder-than-normal summer. -
Determine soil temperatures before planting vegetables for improved results
Published on May 12, 2014
Make use of a vegetable’s seed germination requirements to get started in the garden. -
Build smart soils using mulch, composted organic matter and reducing tillage
Published on May 7, 2014
Learn steps for smart soil building right in your backyard or vegetable garden. -
Springtime in Michigan: A wildfire tinderbox
Published on April 24, 2014
Spring is the time of year with the highest number of wildfires in Michigan. Most of these are the result of human activities from burning leaves, brush and other trash. Farms and rural dwellings are most at risk. -
Provide for your garden soil and it will provide for you
Published on April 3, 2014
Plan for improvements to your vegetable garden soil now. -
Managing organic food waste in your business
Published on March 18, 2014
Adding food waste to your already successful waste and recycling management practices can result in additional cost recovery and creating a beneficial reusable soil product: compost. -
Thinking of drowning your Christmas tree?
Published on January 10, 2014
Be aware that the intentional placement of trees in a lake or stream to create fish habitat requires a permit from the State of Michigan. -
Greening your future, part two: plastic water bottles
Published on December 23, 2013
The convenience of plastic water bottles can be very costly. Bottled water can cost as much as $200 a year depending on how many bottles you purchase. -
Greening your future, part one: junk mail
Published on December 23, 2013
The average household can receive as much as 69 pounds of junk mail annually.