MSU Extension Community Gardening

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  In-person, on-farm learning for beginning farmers amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

  Published on December 14, 2020
  The MSU Student Organic Farm is offering a COVID-19 pandemic adapted Organic Farmer Training Program in 2021.

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  Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan

  Published on December 10, 2020
  A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies.

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  Giving thanks for Extension Master Gardeners dedicated to community service and youth gardening education

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers start a new gardening club at a local elementary school.

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  Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance

  Published on November 16, 2020
  Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.

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  Join Queen Quest to search for overwintering bumble bees

  Published on October 13, 2020
  How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months.

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  Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardener Training Course offered online September–December 2020

  Published on August 5, 2020
  Any Upper Peninsula resident can register for the online Extension Master Gardener Training Course by Aug. 27, 2020.

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  Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101: Summer maintenance

  Published on July 29, 2020
  Check frequently for insects and diseases to control them early and protect plants.

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  ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs: Last call to participate!

  Published on July 14, 2020
  You have until July 20 to join this crowd sourced MSU monarch butterfly conservation study.

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  Fall 2020 Extension Master Gardener online class offered for Upper Peninsula residents

  Published on June 25, 2020
  Avoid the travel and potential snow, register by Aug. 27 for the upcoming Upper Peninsula online Extension Master Gardener class.

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  West Michigan Lawn & Garden Hotline team provides research-based answers to residents

  Published on June 17, 2020
  Specially trained Extension Master Gardeners contribute to the statewide initiative of providing Michigan residents research-based answers to lawn and garden questions.