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Considerations for growing backyard small fruit
Published on February 1, 2018
Smart gardeners implement these considerations to successfully grow backyard small fruit. -
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. -
Spotted wing Drosophila: A serious pest for the home gardener
Published on June 6, 2017
This invasive fly, spotted wing Drosophila, can infest and destroy fruits of many plants in home gardens and landscapes. -
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? -
Michigan produces a bumper chestnut crop
Published on November 18, 2016
Chestnut harvest in Michigan is estimated to have doubled in 2016. -
Blanching fruits and vegetables
Published on October 24, 2016
Why do we have to blanch produce before canning or freezing? -
Cranberry harvest in Michigan
Published on October 21, 2016
What I learned about harvesting cranberries after visiting DeGrandchamp Farms in South Haven, Michigan, to see the cranberry harvest. -
Preserving and preparing plums
Published on July 12, 2016
Michigan grown plums will soon be ready. -
Bird management options for fruit growers
Published on June 30, 2016
Bird damage may be more intense in dry years as birds turn to fruit to meet their nutrition and hydration needs. Fruit growers can employ one or more bird deterrent strategies. -
Controlling black knot in Michigan
Published on May 13, 2016
Plum growers need to keep on top of black knot, a disfiguring disease that can quickly destroy a tree.
