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Understanding lakeshore ecosystems — Part 5: Selecting native plants
Published on December 29, 2017
Planting native plants on your lakeshore can help to enhance the ecosystem by providing habitat for animals and aquatic animals. There are many resources available to help you select the plants that are best suited to your lakeshore. -
Master Gardeners receive recognition for volunteer hours in teaching proper gardening practices
Published on December 19, 2017
Upper Pensinsula Master Gardeners receive honor for bringing beauty, food, environmental awareness and appreciation of nature to communities while teaching others about gardening. -
Extension Master Gardener Program offered in Iron Mountain starting January 2018
Published on December 7, 2017
Register now for this opportunity to learn more about gardening, gain valuable resources and meet others interested in gardening. -
Top eight take-home messages of the urban pollinator conference
Published on December 6, 2017
A complex topic of pollinator decline was discussed and demystified for attendees of the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference. -
What do you really know about bees?
Published on December 6, 2017
Learn about the top four misconceptions about all bees. -
MSU Horticulture Garden's 2017 trial results are now available
Published on December 1, 2017
MSU Horticulture Gardens’ list of top performing plants gives greenhouse growers, landscapers and gardeners great performing and showy plants to choose from in the upcoming season. -
Lichens: A partnership in nature that survives in diverse environments
Published on November 28, 2017
One partner provides food and the other shelter and protection from UV light and predators. Together, they can exist in climates ranging from polar to tropical and even aquatic environments. -
Mealybugs: A common pest of indoor plants
Published on November 28, 2017
Plants moved indoors for the winter can be a source of insect pests such as mealybugs, so make sure to carefully inspect them. -
Christmas trees for connoisseurs: Try an exotic species this year
Published on November 22, 2017
Michigan Christmas tree farms are producing an ever-widening array of tree types, including exotic or lesser-known tree species. -
Michigan Natural Shoreline Partnership seeks individuals interested in becoming professionals
Published on November 21, 2017
Annual certification training will be offered March 6-7, 2018 in East Lansing to prepare those working at the water’s edge.