News
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Resource management for your school garden part 2
Published on September 10, 2019
Finding and using resources beyond grants to grow your school garden
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Resource management for your school garden part 1
Published on September 10, 2019
Take advantage of the many opportunities to grow your school garden
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Using climatology to estimate first freezing temperatures of the fall season
Published on August 30, 2019
Statistics help narrow down the timing of first freezing temperatures across Michigan.
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The pollinators have not disappeared from your garden
Published on August 26, 2019
Several issues may explain why you did not notice pollinators this year.
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Use Smart Gardening practices to help vegetables stress less
Published on August 14, 2019
Use these wise water use strategies for vegetable gardening success.
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Looking for a summertime pollinator activity? Help us hunt the range of the native squash bee!
Published on August 12, 2019
Researchers are trying to determine the range of squash bees in the United States and are counting on citizen scientists to help by filling out data sheets.
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New lavender online course now available
Published on August 6, 2019
Ready to turn your garden purple? A new online course will teach growers how to establish lavender, manage, harvest and market the crop.
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How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens
Published on July 11, 2019
A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas.
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Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit
Published on June 3, 2019
Produce more vegetables and fruit by understanding the process of pollination and how you can protect pollinators.
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Pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees for smart gardening
Published on June 3, 2019
Why fruit trees need pruning and training and tips to do it right.
