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The pollinators have not disappeared from your garden
Published on August 26, 2019
Several issues may explain why you did not notice pollinators this year. -
Use Smart Gardening practices to help vegetables stress less
Published on August 14, 2019
Use these wise water use strategies for vegetable gardening success. -
New lavender online course now available
Published on August 6, 2019
Ready to turn your garden purple? A new online course will teach growers how to establish lavender, manage, harvest and market the crop. -
How to protect pollinators in urban landscapes and gardens
Published on July 11, 2019
A new 2019 update is now available for the most complete guide to protecting pollinators while gardening, growing flowers or managing trees, shrubs or turfgrass in urban areas. -
Staying safe outdoors during tick season
Published on June 6, 2019
There are so many possibilities for us to be bitten by ticks this summer, learn how to prevent and protect yourself from them. -
Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit
Published on June 3, 2019
Produce more vegetables and fruit by understanding the process of pollination and how you can protect pollinators. -
Pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees for smart gardening
Published on June 3, 2019
Why fruit trees need pruning and training and tips to do it right. -
Smart Gardening featured at the “Let’s Get Growing” garden show
Published on May 17, 2019
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners have tremendous success hosting their first program in Alpena. -
Home vegetable gardeners are asked to "grow a row" for their local food pantry
Published on May 17, 2019
Feeding America believes that food insecurity impacts one in eight people in west and northern Michigan. -
Got lawn and garden questions? Contact MSU Extension’s free hotline.
Published on May 16, 2019
MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture staff and specially trained Extension Master Gardeners are available during the day, Monday through Friday to assist with your gardening questions.