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Students find winter is a perfect time to prepare for spring pollinator garden project
Published on December 15, 2017
Alcona first-grade students spend day learning and preparing for their part in creating library garden. -
MSU Horticulture Garden's 2017 trial results are now available
Published on December 1, 2017
MSU Horticulture Gardens’ list of top performing plants gives greenhouse growers, landscapers and gardeners great performing and showy plants to choose from in the upcoming season. -
Garden smarter with Michigan State University Extension programs
Published on August 14, 2017
If you haven’t heard of Michigan State University Extension’s Smart Gardening initiative, its goal is to promote earth friendly and sustainable practices that will save gardeners time, effort and money. -
Extend the gardening season with—what, spray paint?
Published on July 12, 2017
Colorful Allium can grace the garden even after they bloom with just a can of waterproof spray paint. -
Growing zinnias in your flower garden
Published on June 20, 2017
It’s not too late to plant zinnia seeds for late summer color that will last until the first frost. They also make an incredible cut flower with a long vase life. -
Container gardening for growing food
Published on May 11, 2017
More people are experimenting with growing fresh food with container gardening. -
Plan now for a beautiful flower cutting garden
Published on April 13, 2017
When growing flowers for cutting, focus on a garden that will provide you with a good supply of flowers throughout the season. -
Top-rated garden flowers for cutting – Part 1
Published on April 13, 2017
Flowers like peony, zinnia and marigold are easy to grow and care for, have excellent vase life and there are many varieties from which to choose. -
Top-rated garden flowers for cutting – Part 2
Published on April 13, 2017
Flowers like yarrow, columbine and foxglove are easy to grow and care for, have excellent vase life and there are many varieties from which to choose. -
Signs that spring—and planting season—is on the way
Published on April 3, 2017
What are good indicators that it is time to plant crops in spring?