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Top performing annuals in 2012
Published on January 31, 2013
Michigan State University’s Horticulture Demonstration Gardens list of the Top Performing Annuals can give growers, landscapers and gardeners some great performing plants to choose from in 2013. -
Going native can be a smart choice for Michigan landscapes
Published on January 31, 2013
Resources for giving native plants a chance around your yard and garden. -
Bring a bit of spring indoors during the winter
Published on January 7, 2013
Forcing branches to bloom indoors is an easy process that will allow you to enjoy spring plants in your home during the winter months. -
Pollinator gardens can be effective educational tools
Published on November 14, 2012
Food systems and ecology are tied together and can be demonstrated in pollinator gardens. -
Leaves compost: fall is a great time to add it to gardens
Published on October 24, 2012
Composting instead of burning provides many benefits for you and your environment. -
Use rye this fall to put your garden to bed for the winter
Published on October 22, 2012
Rye as a cover crop has numerous benefits for overwintering your garden. -
Gardening with kids starts now
Published on September 25, 2012
Regardless of the time of year, it is always a good time to start gardening with kids. Engaging kids in gardening is beneficial to their nutrition and health. -
Gardening with children: seven great books
Published on August 28, 2012
Teaching children about gardening as you build their literacy skills with these seven great books. -
What is evapotranspiration and why it matters
Published on July 25, 2012
Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration. -
To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers
Published on July 24, 2012
Following these four simple steps will help you determine what kind of fertilizer you need for your lawn and garden – if any – and how much.