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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.
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.