News
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Timing crabgrass pre-emergence applications
Published on April 3, 2019
When is the correct time to apply crabgrass pre-emergence herbicides?
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Smart gardening featured at Escabana Kiwanis Home and Garden Show
Published on March 20, 2019
Cover crops, composting, invasive species and square-foot gardening are key themes at this year’s Smart Gardening booth at the Escanaba Kiwanis Home and Garden Show April 5-7, 2019.
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Entomology student camps out to crack mystery of who preys on monarch eggs
Published on March 13, 2019
Only about 5 percent of monarch eggs survive to become butterflies. Doctoral student Andrew Myers set up 24/7 surveillance to determine who is preying on the eggs.
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Pollinator Health Meetings to provide update on Great Lakes Pollinator Health Project
Published on February 22, 2019
Three regional meetings will share how to support and build on local efforts to improve pollinator health based on MSU research and findings.
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Colors in winter landscapes, forests and wetlands
Published on February 8, 2019
Take a hike on a winter’s day in the woods, along a stream or in a park and discover nature’s gifts of colorful and unique flowers and fruit.
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Michigan Family Farms Conference to include SARE Farmers Forum
Published on February 1, 2019
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program will feature project presentations during the Feb. 9, 2019, conference in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
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Demystifying GMOs for gardeners
Published on February 1, 2019
Learn more about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) during the Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on March 2, 2019.
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Smart Gardening Conference will warm up your winter with its sizzling presentations
Published on January 31, 2019
Learn how plant life reveals sizzling drama that includes sugar, sex and poison at the 2019 Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Boxwood blight disease identified in Michigan
Published on January 25, 2019
A serious fungal disease of boxwood that results in defoliation and decline of susceptible boxwood. A downloadable fact sheet is available.
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Plant enthusiasts can attend 2019 Plants of Distinction and beat the winter doldrums
Published on January 14, 2019
Beat the winter boredoms and get energized for spring! Join nationally renowned horticulturists and fellow plant enthusiasts for the daylong Plants of Distinction seminar on Feb. 13 in Novi.
