News
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Boxwood leafminer: A serious pest of a favorite landscape plant
Published on May 11, 2018
Spring time reveals damage from a boxwood pest that was active late last summer. -
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update — May 11, 2018
Published on May 11, 2018
Winter injury on many different plants is visible, and gypsy moth, white pine weevil adults, ticks, stink bugs and boxelder bugs are active. -
Growing populations of gypsy moth caterpillars raise concern for landscapes and woodlots
Published on May 9, 2018
Spring hatch of gypsy moth caterpillar begins in Michigan. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard — Part 2
Published on May 8, 2018
The new respirator requirements for the updated Worker Protection Standard requires growers complete a respirator fit test annually. -
FAQ regarding the New Worker Protection Standard – Part 1
Published on May 8, 2018
As of January 2018, three requirements were added to the Worker Protection Standard. -
Master Gardener Program teaches horticulture and changes lives
Published on April 30, 2018
The Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener Program changed Daniel Miraval’s life. -
Traverse City Pollinator Health Meeting rescheduled for April 30
Published on April 17, 2018
Please register again for Michigan State University Extension's public input meeting on pollinator issues in the Grand Traverse region. -
Water alkalinity and pH: What they mean in regards to water quality
Published on April 12, 2018
Understanding the difference between alkalinity and pH and how alkaline water can affect plants is important in determining what to do to remedy possible nutritional problems. -
Pollinator health meetings to be held in Traverse City, Frankenmuth and West Olive
Published on April 4, 2018
Michigan State University Extension will hold three public input meetings in April and May 2018 focused on pollinator health. -
Pond plants are a vital part of a balanced aquatic ecosystem
Published on April 2, 2018
Plants in your pond balance your pond’s ecosystem. Aquatic plants offer food, shelter and environment for fish in ponds.