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Featured Five 2025: Favorites from the MSU Trial Gardens

Published on August 27, 2025
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 4 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Five 2025: Favorites from DGI Propagators Trial Garden

Published on August 26, 2025
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 1 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Five 2025: Favorites from Four Star Greenhouses Display Gardens

Published on August 26, 2025
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 2 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
Featured Five 2025: Favorites from Mast Young Plants Trial Garden

Published on August 26, 2025
Are you seeking proven performers for the season ahead? Check out Part 3 of our series highlighting top picks from the 2025 Michigan Garden Plant Tour trial sites.
New box tree moth alert for Michigan homeowners and residents

Published on August 25, 2025
This updated alert provides an overview of box tree moth to help residents prepare as this invasive insect continues to spread in Michigan.