News

Extension Master Gardener Program scheduled for Lakeshore area in 2020

Published on December 3, 2019
The best gardens begin in the classroom. Learn more about gardening at the Ottawa County Extension Master Gardener Program starting March 19, 2020.
Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum appoints MSU Extension educator as new trustee

Published on November 27, 2019
Beth Clawson joins the board of the Liberty Hyde Baily Museum continuing a history of MSU Extension support within the community.
Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners recognized for volunteer service

Published on October 25, 2019
Extension Master Gardeners volunteered over 3,330 hours focused around teaching others about proper gardening techniques with close to 7,900 people reached.
MSU Extension’s Lawn and Garden Hotline continues to assist callers

Published on October 15, 2019
Available now Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST, statewide responder teams answer calls.
Identifying and preventing freeze damage in fall vegetables

Published on October 4, 2019
Recent frost advisories are relevant for late-season vegetables.
Resource management for your school garden part 2

Published on September 10, 2019
Finding and using resources beyond grants to grow your school garden
Resource management for your school garden part 1

Published on September 10, 2019
Take advantage of the many opportunities to grow your school garden
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.
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.
Use Smart Gardening practices to help vegetables stress less

Published on August 14, 2019
Use these wise water use strategies for vegetable gardening success.