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Preserve landscapes and gardens by discouraging deer, woodchucks and rabbits
Published on April 3, 2013
Prevent landscape pests like deer, woodchucks and rabbits from damaging your landscape or garden with these tips. -
Plant buds signal the beginning of spring
Published on April 2, 2013
In woody plants, the buds signal the end of eco-dormancy and the start of spring growth. -
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.