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School gardens in summer
Published on May 23, 2016
Options for utilizing your school garden during summer months. -
Choosing the right crops for your garden
Published on May 23, 2016
Improve your local food system and your personal health by growing your own vegetables in a well-planned garden that will provide fresh produce, exercise and enjoyment all season long. -
Learn how to plant your own garden to improve your health
Published on May 20, 2016
Find out where plant, how to plant, and how to manage your garden to grow fresh, nutritious and delicious food all season long. -
Educational benefits of school gardening for students
Published on May 16, 2016
Research shows that school gardens can improve academic achievement. -
MSU has events for everyone during National Pollinator Week
Published on May 11, 2016
During National Pollinator Week, June 19-26, 2016, Michigan State University will host two events: Bee Palooza and Science on Tap: Beezzz & Brewzzz. -
What makes a good school garden activity?
Published on May 10, 2016
There are lots of existing garden activities and curriculum, but there are certain qualities to look for to make sure they are appropriate for your students. -
Protecting tomatoes from herbicide drift
Published on May 5, 2016
Tomatoes are extremely sensitive to even small amounts of certain herbicides, so producers need to be cautious in how, when and where herbicides are used. -
Build up your school garden’s soil health using compost
Published on May 2, 2016
Follow these tips for creating, purchasing and using compost. -
Home gardeners can donate produce to food pantries
Published on April 29, 2016
Plan now to grow extra produce to help alleviate hunger in your community. -
Growing vegetable gardens near black walnut trees
Published on April 22, 2016
When establishing vegetable gardens near black walnut trees, select juglone-tolerant vegetables and plant in raised beds with barriers that prevent walnut roots growing into the bed.