Resources
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COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Community Gardens
Published on June 8, 2020
This document provides suggested practices for community gardens and gardeners to stay safe and minimize risk of COVID-19 transmission. These guidelines are gathered from a combination of resources including the CDC, WHO and Extension services.
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Poison ivy – Toxicodendron radicans and rybergii
Published on May 29, 2020
Along with photos, identification and distribution information, this bulletin (E3438) also discusses the irritant substance urushiol and nonchemical and chemical control options.
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Smart Gardening: What makes a pollinator rare or endangered?
Published on March 16, 2020
This tip sheet introduces a few of the rarer pollinators that are poorly known and only referred to by their scientific names.
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Smart Gardening: Integrated pest management in vegetable gardens
Published on January 16, 2020
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an integral part of a smart garden.
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Smart Gardening: Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener
Published on January 15, 2020
Smart Gardening tip sheet on fertilizer basics for the smart gardener
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Smart Gardening: Know the insects that look like bees
Published on October 1, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on knowing and identifying the insects that look like bees.
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Smart Gardening to prevent oak wilt
Published on August 9, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to recognize, prevent and control oak wilt.
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Boxwood Blight Disease Identified in Michigan
Published on January 25, 2019
This fact sheet describes plant symptoms of boxwood disease as well as integrated pest management strategies for those who encounter the disease.
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Smart Gardening: Pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees
Published on January 11, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees
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Smart gardening for kids: How to make your yard bee-friendly
Published on January 1, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet for kids on how to make your yard bee-friendly
