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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.
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.
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.
Spring fertilization of garden fruits

Published on May 4, 2022
High quality garden fruit production requires proper soil fertility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Second careers in sustainable agriculture

Published on January 18, 2022
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program and other MSU programs welcome retirees and career-shifters starting farms.