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Southwest Michigan vegetable update – July 15, 2020
Published on July 15, 2020
This has been a fairly quiet week for diseases and insects. -
Garlic mustard: Threat to woodlands
Published on April 22, 2010
Garlic mustard threatens displacement of hundreds of native woodland plants and ferns. -
March is Reading Month: Stories with plant and garden themes
Published on March 4, 2026
March is a perfect time to share the love of gardening with kids through books. -
Regional reports on Michigan fruit – July 12, 2011
Published on July 12, 2011
MSU Extension educators’ pest and fruit updates for Michigan -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – July 16, 2013
Published on July 16, 2013
First blueberry maggot trap catch for the season and blueberry harvest just getting started at some farms while summer raspberry harvest continues. -
Southeast Michigan fruit regional report – May 6, 2014
Published on May 6, 2014
More rapid fruit growth is expected later in the week when warmer temperatures finally arrive. -
West central Michigan vegetable update – July 3, 2019
Published on July 3, 2019
High rainfall and warm temperatures this week could favor Phytophthora capsica. Take action to protect your cucurbits. -
Right plant, right place: Malta
Published on July 12, 2018
Plants have adapted over time to a specific series of growing conditions. Malta is an example of a place with interesting plants that have evolved to tolerate the harsh Mediterranean climate. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – May 10, 2016
Published on May 10, 2016
With cooler temperatures over the last week, our season is back to normal for our bloom dates. -
East Michigan fruit regional report – April 26, 2016
Published on April 26, 2016
Our growing season is ahead of normal for most areas of east Michigan, except for fruit farms close to Lakes Huron and Erie. -
Preparing vines for winter: Research-driven approaches to cold hardiness in vineyards
Published on November 19, 2024
Essential strategies and best practices to protect grapevines from winter stress and ensure a thriving growing season. -
East Michigan fruit update – April 28, 2020
Published on April 28, 2020
Fruit growth stages have been at a standstill due to cold temperatures. Another round of recent freezing temperatures resulted in more flower bud damage in sweet and tart cherries and a few other fruit crops. -
Genetic engineering works because DNA is similar
Published on December 20, 2018
All organisms translate DNA the same way, making it possible for any organism to read DNA from even unrelated organisms. -
West central Michigan tree fruit regional report – May 26, 2015
Published on May 26, 2015
Apple thinning needs to be done soon. -
How cold is too cold for Michigan fruit crops?
Published on January 21, 2014
Extremely cold temperatures in January have the potential to damage Michigan fruit crops during winter dormancy. Peaches, blueberries and wine grapes are the most cold tender. -
East Michigan vegetable update – Aug. 19, 2020
Published on August 19, 2020
Harvests are well underway in all crops, and some older fields and rows are being shut down. -
Taste of the Tropics: Cacao
Published on June 22, 2026
Cacao, the primary ingredient of chocolate, is grown in countries surrounding the equator where there are warm temperatures and steady rainfall year-round. -
Northwest Michigan fruit update - July 3, 2018
Published on July 3, 2018
Fruit is ripening quickly in hot temperatures; growers have concerns about making spray applications in the hot weather.
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