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Free Smart Gardening Series offered online

Published on June 4, 2020
Join us for online sessions on beekeeping, wildlife damage management, pollinator-friendly landscaping, vegetable garden insects, the Upper Peninsula hotline responder team and garden resources, and tips for using your fruits and vegetables.
New, free poison ivy bulletin available for ID, control and more

Published on June 2, 2020
MSU Extension has released a new bulletin on identifying poison ivy, look-alike species, the irritant substance and options for control.
Broad-leaved helleborine: A weedy orchid invading lawns and flowerbeds

Published on June 2, 2020
Broad-leaved helleborine is once again causing trouble for those finding it in their lawns and flowerbeds.
Gypsy moth caterpillars are out and about

Published on June 1, 2020
Oaks and many other trees are likely to be defoliated by gypsy moth this summer in many areas of Lower Michigan.
Yellow and orange hawkweed flowering in turf

Published on May 28, 2020
Often confused for dandelions, hawkweed is now flowering in lawns.
Lawns are growing quickly and seedheads are appearing

Published on May 28, 2020
Warm temperatures and abundant precipitation have resulted in rapid turf growth and seedheads are now appearing in lawns.
What’s all the excitement about cicadas?

Published on May 28, 2020
After spending many years underground, these insects have a coordinated emergence and a loud song that can’t be ignored.
Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101: Late spring tips

Published on May 26, 2020
When can I plant my vegetable seeds and transplants in the garden?
Smart bulbs and plants for the summer garden

Published on May 22, 2020
Diversify your garden with unique bulbs and summer blooming plants.
How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Published on May 22, 2020
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective this spring. Here’s how to choose and use the right one for your lawn.