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Selecting strawberry varieties for your garden
Published on January 9, 2013
How to be a smart gardener when choosing strawberry varieties to grow. -
The gardener's guide to ordering fruit trees
Published on January 2, 2013
It’s not too early to start planning for a backyard orchard. -
Soil test before you plant blueberries
Published on December 17, 2012
A simple soil test reveals whether blueberries will struggle or thrive in a new site. -
Michigan plum website: A great new way to find out about Michigan plums and where to buy them
Published on December 14, 2012
A new plum industry website will help plum lovers find locally grown, fresh market plums, as well as how to grow them. -
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. -
Fall color show and winter dormancy in woody plants
Published on October 8, 2012
Brightly colored leaves mark a plant’s transition to winter dormancy as nutrients are stored for next spring’s growth. -
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. -
Extending your garden growing season gives you more fruit and vegetable choices
Published on September 20, 2012
There is nothing better than that fresh-from-the-garden or farm flavor in our food. Through succession planting and season extending practices, you can get fresh foods longer in the season. -
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.