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MSU Organic Farmer Training Program graduates grow their farm vision

Published on December 23, 2021
Nineteen talented beginning and aspiring farmers gain skills to grow food and community.
Climate change requires smart gardening

Published on December 8, 2021
Help your garden adapt to climate change.
Using rain gardens to improve water quality: Part 1

Published on December 7, 2021
Rain gardens are a great way to improve the water quality in your community and building one can be a great activity for kids!
Rain gardens part 2 – rain garden plants

Published on December 2, 2021
Rain gardens resemble regular perennial gardens and borders but have a more important function in the landscape. Learn more about which plants to include in your family’s rain garden.
Online tool highlighting Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources released

Published on October 6, 2021
The Map of Michigan Beginning Farmer Resources includes videos, links and program descriptions for over 75 programs to assist beginning and aspiring farmers searching for land, credit, teaching farms, conferences and more.
MSU student plans to establish urban gardens in major cities

Published on July 15, 2021
Kenneth Matthews is a senior in Horticulture where he pursues his passion for plants.
Spring is early! Can I plant my garden now?

Published on April 2, 2021
Compared with average temperatures, the spring of 2021 is two weeks ahead, which has a few implications for Michigan gardens.
Improve your garden with MSU Enviroweather’s tools and information

Published on March 17, 2021
Enviroweather’s weather-based models and forecasting interpret Michigan’s conditions to help gardeners make better decisions about plant care and pest management.
Be a smart gardener and protect lakes, streams and wetlands

Published on January 22, 2021
Check out our new Smart Gardening for Shorelands tip sheets to learn how you can landscape with water quality in mind.
Basic Home Hydroponics: A workshop for DIY enthusiasts

Published on December 22, 2020
On Jan. 2, 2021, the Basic Home Hydroponics workshop will teach participants everything they need to know to begin hydroponics at home.