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Edible Flint veggie garden kits enable successful Flint food gardens
Published on June 1, 2017
Edible Flint's Annual Distribution Day celebrates Flint's abundant food gardens. -
Multiple benefits of a lasagna-style heritage garden
Published on May 25, 2017
Michigan Master Gardeners in Iosco County developed a lasagna-style heritage garden that is not only sustainable, but beautiful. -
Celebrate the bees at our annual Bee Palooza
Published on May 9, 2017
The third week of June 2017 is National Pollinator Week, and Michigan State University’s Department of Entomology will be involved in several events to celebrate our fuzzy friends. -
Three MSU IAT off-campus certificate program sites in Southwest Michigan
Published on May 8, 2017
Kellogg Community College joins Glen Oaks Community College and Southwestern Michigan College as partners with Michigan State University (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology. -
Join other gardeners in west Michigan to become a Master Gardener
Published on May 5, 2017
Thinking about starting a garden, or already garden as a hobby? Register today to become a Master Gardener and share your passion with others. Classes in west Michigan start Sept. 5. -
Plan now for a beautiful flower cutting garden
Published on April 13, 2017
When growing flowers for cutting, focus on a garden that will provide you with a good supply of flowers throughout the season. -
Top-rated garden flowers for cutting – Part 1
Published on April 13, 2017
Flowers like peony, zinnia and marigold are easy to grow and care for, have excellent vase life and there are many varieties from which to choose. -
Top-rated garden flowers for cutting – Part 2
Published on April 13, 2017
Flowers like yarrow, columbine and foxglove are easy to grow and care for, have excellent vase life and there are many varieties from which to choose. -
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part I
Published on April 3, 2017
There is a lot of fun and educational mileage in creating a garden plan. -
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part II
Published on April 3, 2017
Getting student input on what to plant and doing hands-on planning activities is a great way to get them involved.