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Food bank gardening with surprising yields

Published on January 21, 2021
Kalamazoo County’s Giving Garden provides fresh produce to the food-insecure population.
MI Ag Ideas to Grow With Virtual Conference Will Share Vital Agricultural Information with Farmers and Homeowners

Published on January 6, 2021
Unique virtual experience combining Ag Action Day, Branch County Farmers Day and Southwest Michigan Horticulture Days.
Planning next year's garden? Consider donating produce to your local food pantry

Published on December 28, 2020
Many food banks and pantries welcome donations of safe, high-quality fresh produce.
Great Lakes Expo educational materials available for gardeners

Published on December 22, 2020
Gardeners can take advantage of the 2020 Great Lakes Expo virtual education program for commercial growers through Jan. 8, 2021.
Basic Home Hydroponics: A workshop for DIY enthusiasts

Published on December 22, 2020
On Jan. 2, 2021, the Basic Home Hydroponics workshop will teach participants everything they need to know to begin hydroponics at home.
Holiday plants for yearlong cheer

Published on December 18, 2020
Festive indoor plants available during the holidays can bring joy indoors for years to come.
Why is my Christmas tree beginning to grow?

Published on December 10, 2020
It may seem like a miracle when your Christmas tree breaks bud and begins to grow while on display, and it is, the miracle of nature.
Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan

Published on December 10, 2020
A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies.
Finding happiness one bloom at a time

Published on December 8, 2020
Stuck at home? Bring a little bit of happiness to your life with flowers this winter.
Overwintering container plants

Published on December 3, 2020
Year-round cultivation of tropicals and tender perennials in a northern garden.