MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Assessing frost and freeze damage to flowers and buds of fruit trees

  Published on March 30, 2021
  How to assess the impact of a freeze on early fruit development.

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  Register for Backyard Fruit 101 webinar series to learn how to grow your own fruit

  Published on March 22, 2021
  Learn about various backyard fruit and important practices for a successful fruit harvest.

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  Free Smart Gardening Series offered online

  Published on June 4, 2020
  Join us for online sessions on beekeeping, wildlife damage management, pollinator-friendly landscaping, vegetable garden insects, the Upper Peninsula hotline responder team and garden resources, and tips for using your fruits and vegetables.

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  Creepy, orange fungus attacking junipers

  Published on May 15, 2020
  Cedar-apple rust fungi looks creepy, but rarely causes significant damage to junipers.

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  Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener

  Published on January 15, 2020
  Fertilizers can be applied to enhance growth in plants that exhibit a deficiency or require higher nutrient levels for success.

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  MSU Extension’s Lawn and Garden Hotline continues to assist callers

  Published on October 15, 2019
  Available now Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST, statewide responder teams answer calls.

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  What’s the difference between horse chestnuts and sweet chestnuts?

  Published on October 9, 2019
  Chestnuts are a delicious staple to many meals, but some types are toxic and shouldn’t be eaten.

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  Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan

  Published on July 24, 2019
  As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control.

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  Got lawn and garden questions? Contact MSU Extension’s free hotline.

  Published on May 16, 2019
  MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture staff and specially trained Extension Master Gardeners are available during the day, Monday through Friday to assist with your gardening questions.

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  Smart gardening featured at Escabana Kiwanis Home and Garden Show

  Published on March 20, 2019
  Cover crops, composting, invasive species and square-foot gardening are key themes at this year’s Smart Gardening booth at the Escanaba Kiwanis Home and Garden Show April 5-7, 2019.