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The start of summer is here when strawberries appear

Published on June 23, 2025
Freezing strawberries will extend the just picked flavor for later in the year.
Registration opens July 2 for MSU Extension’s fall online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on June 18, 2025
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Spring fertilization of garden fruits

Published on March 10, 2025
High quality garden fruit production requires proper soil fertility.
How do I know if a pesticide is safe for bees? Five steps to protect bees from pesticides

Published on February 7, 2025
How to protect bees while managing pests.
¿Cómo puedo saber si un pesticida es seguro para las abejas? Cinco pasos para proteger a las abejas de los pesticidas

Published on February 7, 2025
Cómo proteger a las abejas mientras se controlan las plagas.
AgrAbility mechanized rolling kneeler cart helps small farms tend low crops

Published on January 29, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility’s Fall 2024 Mechanical Engineering capstone project earned the Edison Award for Best Capstone Design Project.
Meet an MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer who trained in 1980

Published on January 2, 2025
Margot McCormack of Wayne County joined the program in one of its original training classes.
Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves?

Published on December 4, 2024
Apple scab fungus on backyard apple trees can leave plants with few leaves, but the tree is not dying.
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.