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Is beekeeping right for me?

Published on September 18, 2023
An online course from Michigan State University Extension will help you decide if beekeeping is right for you and prepare you to get started.
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan

Published on September 18, 2023
Resources and information for new beekeepers.
Garden health evaluation – Part 1

Published on September 14, 2023
Assess and record your gardening practices now for greater future success.
Spotted Mediterranean cockroaches

Published on September 14, 2023
These harmless insects would rather be visiting flowers than be on our kitchen counters.
Rose rosette disease: A death sentence for roses

Published on September 7, 2023
How rose rosette disease spreads unseen among roses.