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Digging and storing tender bulbs
Published on September 22, 2023
Plants with tender bulbs, corms, tubers and roots are a great addition to any garden, but in northern climates, they must be dug up and stored for the winter. -
Is beekeeping right for me?
Published on September 18, 2023
An online course from Michigan State University Extension will help you decide if beekeeping is right for you and prepare you to get started. -
Garden health evaluation – Part 1
Published on September 14, 2023
Assess and record your gardening practices now for greater future success. -
Spotted Mediterranean cockroaches
Published on September 14, 2023
These harmless insects would rather be visiting flowers than be on our kitchen counters. -
How to rebloom your poinsettia
Published on September 9, 2023
Reblooming your poinsettia can be a fun and rewarding activity. -
Rose rosette disease: A death sentence for roses
Published on September 7, 2023
How rose rosette disease spreads unseen among roses. -
A century of soil testing in Michigan
Published on August 31, 2023
Jon Dahl discusses the changes and challenges of soil testing in Michigan for almost a century. -
Upper Peninsula MSU Extension Master Gardener recognized for 1,000 volunteer hours
Published on August 31, 2023
Advanced MSU Extension Master Gardener Sue Wanic earns her gold badge for 1,000 hours of service. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on August 30, 2023
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year. -
Why test soil in the fall?
Published on August 28, 2023
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.