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Understanding hollow heart in potatoes

Published on December 6, 2024
Open cavities in the middle of potatoes is a defect known as hollow heart.
Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

Published on December 6, 2024
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.
The shocking truth about topsoil

Published on December 6, 2024
What every gardener should know when purchasing topsoil.
Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves?

Published on December 4, 2024
Apple scab fungus on backyard apple trees can leave plants with few leaves, but the tree is not dying.
Living Christmas trees: Another real tree option

Published on November 22, 2024
Enjoy holiday memories for years to come with a living tree.
Michigan Christmas tree market looks steady for the 2024 season

Published on November 22, 2024
Despite some media reports, the Northeast drought and damage from Hurricane Helene should have minimal impact on the supply of Christmas trees.
Melanie Fuhrmann joins MSU Extension consumer horticulture team in Oakland County

Published on November 5, 2024
Melanie Fuhrmann will work with Extension Master Gardeners, home gardeners and other partners in Oakland County and across the state.
Spongy moth basics

Published on October 30, 2024
Spongy moth infestations are in the future – know the basics of spongy moth and be prepared.
Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?

Published on October 18, 2024
Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause.
Consider nature when designing your garden

Published on October 18, 2024
Canadian Garden Study Tour brings nature’s design to foreground.