MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Agriculture support labs still open for business, with modifications

  Published on April 1, 2020
  As the pandemic of COVID-19, the infectious disease caused by novel coronavirus, impacts farmers’ ability to get ready for planting season, labs and other support aids remain open with limitations.

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  Get your mind into the garden with Cabin Fever Conversations

  Published on March 31, 2020
  Social isolation have you feeling cooped up? Geek out with MSU Extension with lighthearted and educational gardening conversations held virtually each week.

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  Spring lawn care tips for the do-it yourselfers

  Published on March 31, 2020
  Spring has sprung and with temperatures forecast to warm considerably in the next week, many do-it yourselfers or those simply looking for something to do outside their home will be venturing out into their lawns.

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  Reduced maintenance on athletic fields and lawns due to novel coronavirus

  Published on March 30, 2020
  Turfgrass management considerations for athletic fields and home lawns during the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.

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  Plant and soil service labs open during COVID-19 shutdowns

  Published on March 30, 2020
  MSU’s Plant & Pest Diagnostics and Soil and Plant Nutrient Laboratory remain open during “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order.

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  What is a bulb?

  Published on March 17, 2020
  Learn the features that will help identify a true bulb in the garden.

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  What makes a pollinator rare or endangered?

  Published on March 16, 2020
  Learn about a few of the rarer pollinators that are poorly known and only referred to by their scientific names.

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  Timing crabgrass preemergence applications in an early spring

  Published on March 13, 2020
  When is the correct time to apply crabgrass preemergence herbicides in an early spring?

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  Novel coronavirus pandemic spurs new online MSU Extension programming

  Published on March 11, 2020
  While Michigan grapples with social distancing, MSU Extension expands online to offer a wealth of digital resources, from educational activities for children to food budgeting resources.

• MSU Extension’s vegetable series continues at the West Michigan Home & Garden Show

  Published on March 2, 2020
  Free presentations about tomatoes and other vegetables, honey bees, apple trees, healthy soils and cool caterpillars are offered at the West Michigan Home & Garden Show, March 5-8, 2020.