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Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?
Published on May 14, 2021
While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape. -
Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices
Published on May 13, 2021
Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment. -
Smart lake gardening: Planning your nearshore garden
Published on April 29, 2021
Extending your lakefront garden into the water opens an exciting new opportunity to enhance your property’s beauty and function. -
The best sampling procedures for accurate oak wilt testing
Published on April 28, 2021
Effective oak wilt management starts with confirmation of the disease. -
Oak Wilt Awareness Month in Michigan
Published on April 27, 2021
This campaign raises awareness about oak wilt prevention guidelines: avoid wounding trees between April 15-July 15, seal accidental wounds, do not move firewood, and take prompt action to control outbreaks. -
Smart waterfront plants to enhance your shoreline
Published on April 22, 2021
Plants that grow in, along, and just outside water play an important role in protecting water quality and providing habitat for many water loving critters. -
Webinar on search engine optimization for farm and food businesses held April 20
Published on April 16, 2021
Join us to learn simple practices to set up a website and other digital properties for success in the search results. -
Gardens' YouTube Videos
Published on April 15, 2021
Our Gardens' staff have been busy this spring creating YouTube videos on various gardening topics -
Keep shorelands clean to protect frogs and toads
Published on April 15, 2021
Frogs and toads are great companions for your yard and garden. They eat pests like beetles, cutworms and slugs and are an important food source for a variety of other animals including herons, mink, foxes and fish. -
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management
Published on April 14, 2021
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
