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Missed the 2021 MSU Extension Master Gardener College? You can register for the recorded version!

Published on October 19, 2021
Recorded sessions available for viewing from the 2021 Master Gardener College.
Bee, wasp or hornet nest: Which one is it?

Published on October 12, 2021
Before you go about destroying a nest, you need to determine whether it is a nest of bees, wasps or hornets.
Cones and acorns appear in copious quantities this fall

Published on October 4, 2021
Past tree stresses contribute to heavy crop of cones and nuts.
MSU Extension co-hosts Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Virtual 2021 Fall Conference 10/22-10/23

Published on September 29, 2021
The Michigan Beekeepers’ Association Fall Virtual Conference promises content sure to interest beekeepers, people considering beekeeping, honey bee enthusiasts, and hive product developers.
Drive-by botany: Frost aster and evening primrose

Published on September 27, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-September 2021.
Fall armyworm egg masses hatching now could bring new turf damage soon

Published on September 24, 2021
A fall armyworm outbreak is now causing damage to lawns, golf courses and other turfgrass in some places in Michigan.
Maintaining a grasses and sedges garden

Published on September 13, 2021
Keeping your turf alternative garden alive for the next season.
Drive-by botany: Purple loosestrife and spotted knapweed

Published on September 2, 2021
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-August 2021.
Michigan insects in the garden - Season 2 Week 11: Cantharidae

Published on September 2, 2021
Common flower-visiting beetles that are often mistaken for bees.
Caring for water gardens in fall reduces problems in winter and spring

Published on September 1, 2021
Water gardens experience major changes as chillier weather approaches; managing plants, fish and debris throughout the fall will lead to greater success next year.