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Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!
Published on March 26, 2024
2024 update, Amaranth species plus trees/shrubs added! 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. -
Soak up the rain with a rain garden
Published on March 5, 2024
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden. -
360-degree field tours highlight three Detroit urban farms
Published on February 29, 2024
High quality imagery and interviews show the successes and challenges of urban food production. -
Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners recognized for volunteer efforts
Published on January 31, 2024
Through their community service via gardening education, MSU Extension Master Gardeners contributed over $78,000 to Upper Peninsula communities in 2023. -
Canadian Garden Study Tour offered by MSU Extension Master Gardener Program
Published on January 19, 2024
Join the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program to see and experience the Canadian Rockies, agriculture and botanic gardens of British Columbia. -
Tulip mania: The history of the tulip market
Published on October 12, 2023
Tulips are a fantastic and inexpensive way to add color to your spring garden; learn how they gained popularity. -
Digging and storing tender bulbs
Published on September 22, 2023
Plants with tender bulbs, corms, tubers and roots are a great addition to any garden, but in northern climates, they must be dug up and stored for the winter. -
Rose rosette disease: A death sentence for roses
Published on September 7, 2023
How rose rosette disease spreads unseen among roses. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why. -
Drive-by botany: Joe Pye weed and ironweed
Published on August 24, 2023
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-August 2023.
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