News
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Spruce trees produce a bumper crop of cones
Published on September 5, 2013
Heat and drought from 2012 contribute to this year’s copious crop of cones. -
Growing edible pine nuts in Michigan
Published on September 5, 2013
Many pine trees produce edible nuts, including some species that are hardy in Michigan. -
Spurge hawk moth found in Michigan
Published on September 4, 2013
New insects are not always trouble. Sometimes they are welcomed, like the spurge hawk moth. -
Designing your outdoor room
Published on August 26, 2013
Enjoy living space out-of-doors by re-thinking your home’s landscape. -
Downy mildew alternatives display helps “little garden” have big impact
Published on August 22, 2013
MSU Extension’s Grand Ideas Garden in Kent County plants seeds for the smart gardener with impatiens downy mildew alternative display. -
Imprelis update for late summer 2013
Published on August 22, 2013
New Imprelis fact sheet shares how to deal with trees and landscapes affected by Imprelis herbicide. -
Moisture stress and lack of nutrients contribute to maple color issues
Published on August 22, 2013
Weather and soil conditions are affecting the color of Michigan maples during fall 2013. -
Landscaping for water quality: the LID approach
Published on August 8, 2013
Low Impact Design (LID) practices offer individuals, businesses and communities ways to reduce stormwater runoff and protect water quality. -
Where are all the monarch butterflies in Michigan in 2013?
Published on August 2, 2013
The population of monarch butterflies in Michigan appears to be far lower than normal in 2013, but there is time for recovery yet this summer. -
Clean Sweep Program for Mid-Michigan to be held Sept. 12
Published on August 1, 2013
Mid-Michigan residents are encouraged to dispose of unwanted pesticides through the Clean Sweep program on Sept. 12, 2013.