MSU Extension Community Gardening

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  Where can you ask gardening questions?

  Published on June 23, 2022
  From food safety to insect identification, Ask Extension is an online tool that allows Michigan State University experts answer the public’s questions.

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  Spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, season starts soon

  Published on May 11, 2022
  Visit a newly revised MSU Extension website to learn about spongy moth, formerly gypsy moth, and what you can do to protect your trees this summer if you live in an area experiencing an outbreak.

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  What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.

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  Spring fertilization of garden fruits

  Published on May 4, 2022
  High quality garden fruit production requires proper soil fertility.

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  Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

  Published on April 1, 2022
  2022 update! Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases.

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  Gardeners will benefit from Smart Gardening resources and presentations at Escanaba Kiwanis Home and Garden Show

  Published on March 28, 2022
  Look for free gardening tip sheets, presentations, activities and Extension Master Gardener program information at the Escanaba Kiwanis Home and Garden Show, April 8-10, 2022.

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  Lead concerns for gardeners: Mitigating risk

  Published on March 17, 2022
  Gardeners concerned with lead contamination in their soil can minimize the risk of exposure.

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  Honoring Extension Master Gardeners for providing science-based gardening education to communities

  Published on February 25, 2022
  Upper Peninsula contributions from Extension Master Gardeners amounted to more than $41,000 to communities in just one year.

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  Sign up now for the 2022 MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

  Published on January 31, 2022
  Hands-on, goal-oriented learning beginning March 7, 2022.

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  2022 Tollgate Farm Homegrown Gardening series kicks off Feb. 12

  Published on January 31, 2022
  Topics include sustainable methods for the home vegetable garden, seasons in the garden, edible landscapes, garden pests, adaptive gardening and how to safely preserve homegrown produce.