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Best way to store and care for firewood

Published on February 13, 2015
Treating and storing firewood well will keep you warm and happy.
Secrets to success when propagating succulent plants

Published on February 13, 2015
Create more from existing succulent plants through successful propagation.
End of season gardening tips

Published on November 18, 2014
Getting ready for winter also means putting your garden to rest. Consider planting a cover crop and learn tips for winterizing your garden tools.
Multi-colored Asian lady beetles are moving from fields to homes

Published on September 19, 2014
Elevated soybean aphid numbers in western Van Buren County will mean high numbers of multi-colored Asian ladybeetles trying to get into area homes soon.
Hardscaping ideas for stormwater management

Published on August 13, 2014
Stormwater runoff can be reduced through changes to your property’s hardscape and landscape.
Wild harvest: Part 3 – eating weeds

Published on August 8, 2014
Safely identifying, harvesting, preparing and storing two of the most common edible weeds.
Planting garden center flowers is good for bees and other beneficial insects

Published on June 25, 2014
The discovery of neonicotinoid insecticide in leaves and flowers of some garden center plants should not stop you from buying and planting flowers because the benefit to bees far outweighs the potential risk.
Companion planting tips for families

Published on February 27, 2014
With spring just around the corner, these helpful tips will help youth and their families make the most of their garden space and maximize their fresh summer produce!
What’s that pipe in my backyard?

Published on December 27, 2013
Abandoned wells pose a great risk to our water supply.
Bed bug infestations in the home

Published on November 22, 2013
Get rid of bed bugs, and keep them away.