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Cones and acorns appear in copious quantities this fall
Published on October 4, 2021
Past tree stresses contribute to heavy crop of cones and nuts. -
Drive-by botany: Frost aster and evening primrose
Published on September 27, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-September 2021. -
Drive-by botany: Purple loosestrife and spotted knapweed
Published on September 2, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-August 2021. -
Protecting Michigan’s environment and wildlife through the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program
Published on September 1, 2021
The program offers financial benefits for farmers and landowners and environmental improvements for Michigan. -
Caring for water gardens in fall reduces problems in winter and spring
Published on September 1, 2021
Water gardens experience major changes as chillier weather approaches; managing plants, fish and debris throughout the fall will lead to greater success next year. -
USDA funds available to establish pollinator habitat on your land
Published on August 20, 2021
You may be eligible for federal financial assistance to help you establish a pollinator planting. -
Identifying the oaks of Michigan
Published on August 11, 2021
This Smart Gardening guide will help you distinguish between the 10 most common species of oaks in Michigan. -
Drive-by botany: Chicory and common mullein
Published on August 4, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-July 2021. -
What growers and landscapers need to know about box tree moth
Published on July 19, 2021
Box tree moth will destroy most boxwood shrubs in the country if it becomes established. Growers and landscapers can help by protecting newly planted boxwoods. -
Drive-by botany: Poison hemlock and perennial pea
Published on July 6, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in late June 2021.