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News
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All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators
Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes. -
Soak up the rain with a rain garden
Published on April 8, 2021
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden. -
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. -
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on April 2, 2021
Plant identification apps for smart phones have seen significant improvements over the past several years, offering the opportunity to take a photo and get an instant identification in many cases. -
Smart stormwater solutions for protecting your waterfront
Published on April 1, 2021
No matter where you live, stormwater is everyone’s problem.
