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Five home hacks to reduce your food waste footprint
Published on October 30, 2018
Cutting food waste starts with you. -
What are those large webs in my trees?
Published on October 10, 2018
Fall webworm webbing in trees brings more anxiety than harm to the plant. -
What is that big purple ball growing in the garden?
Published on October 9, 2018
Ball-shaped Allium and other spring and summer flowering bulbs are planted in the fall. Learn about bulbs in this article and at upcoming events. -
Fall is harvest time
Published on October 4, 2018
Winter squash and pumpkin are plentiful in the fall. -
The “do nothing” option for preparing your inland lake shoreline for winter
Published on October 2, 2018
Homeowners with natural shorelines create “interest” in the winter landscape while providing important habitat. -
Drying herbs for winter
Published on September 19, 2018
September is an excellent month to dry herbs to use during winter. Dried herbs add flavor and turn an ordinary dish into a culinary delight. -
A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 2
Published on September 19, 2018
A lakefront property owner describes next steps in restoring his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home for birds and butterflies. -
A native Michigan shoreline: We did it, so can you! Part 1
Published on September 19, 2018
The steps taken by a lakefront property owner, and current participant in MSU Extension’s Lake & Stream Leaders Institute, to change his typical lakeshore into a native lakescape that protects the lake and provides a home home for birds and butterflies. -
Saving monarchs: What you plant can make a difference
Published on September 13, 2018
Love monarchs? It’s a great time to walk your yard and consider if you’ve planted flowering plants, shrubs and trees to support them. -
Back to school recipes from the garden
Published on September 7, 2018
Jump into the school year using the garden with these delicious recipes ideas