News
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Garden center retail survival strategy series: Thinking through the shopping experience
Published on April 20, 2020
Garden retailers should plan for a safe shopping experience for customers by implementing social distancing, curbside pick up and touchless payment options.
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Resources for greenhouse growers, florists and retailers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Published on April 20, 2020
There are many resources for both wholesale and garden retails on methods to hold crops and implement social distancing at garden centers.
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Garden center retail survival strategy series: Communicating in extraordinary times
Published on April 20, 2020
Own the moment with frequent, honest and persistently positive messages.
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Garden center retail survival strategy series: Marketing and merchandizing
Published on April 20, 2020
Garden retailers should boost their online marketing presence to get customers excited for the spring season and then focus on selling customers solutions and packages of products.
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Online review now available for private pesticide applicators
Published on April 17, 2020
Private pesticide applicators looking to take the verbal test with MDARD now have access to an online review with Michigan State University Extension.
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Holding greenhouse crops – When temperature and PGRs don’t suffice
Published on April 16, 2020
Greenhouse growers may have to move plants outdoors, cut plants back or throw plants away to make room for new material.
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How to identify and manage yellow woodsorrel in nurseries and greenhouses
Published on April 15, 2020
New fact sheet on identifying and controlling yellow woodsorrel (Oxalis stricta) in nurseries and greenhouse container production.
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MSU Extension Farm Stress Program partners to connect farmers with mental health services
Published on April 14, 2020
Farmers can now access counseling with licensed therapists via teletherapy.
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Michigan has muscle when it comes to agriculture
Published on April 9, 2020
Michigan farmers produce 300 different crops, providing Michigan residents with a safe, secure and abundant food supply.
