MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Learn Backyard Fruit Basics with Michigan State University Extension’s online course

  Published on February 12, 2025
  Introductory fruit growing concepts for small and tree fruits offered through self-paced course.

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  How do I know if a pesticide is safe for bees? Five steps to protect bees from pesticides

  Published on February 7, 2025
  How to protect bees while managing pests.

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  ¿Cómo puedo saber si un pesticida es seguro para las abejas? Cinco pasos para proteger a las abejas de los pesticidas

  Published on February 7, 2025
  Cómo proteger a las abejas mientras se controlan las plagas.

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  MSU Extension Master Gardeners highlighted for volunteer efforts across the Upper Peninsula

  Published on February 6, 2025
  Over $71,000 in economic contributions provided through community gardening education.

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  AgrAbility mechanized rolling kneeler cart helps small farms tend low crops

  Published on January 29, 2025
  Michigan AgrAbility’s Fall 2024 Mechanical Engineering capstone project earned the Edison Award for Best Capstone Design Project.

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  Fifth annual MI Ag Ideas to Grow With virtual conference focuses on food and animal production

  Published on January 27, 2025
  A virtual experience offering 40 educational sessions with knowledge and resources for farmers, landowners and those interested in food and agricultural production.

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  Spotted lanternfly resources from MSU Extension

  Published on January 14, 2025
  Learn about this invasive species with these publications by the experts at Michigan State University.

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  Meet an MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer who trained in 1980

  Published on January 2, 2025
  Margot McCormack of Wayne County joined the program in one of its original training classes.

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  Growing amaryllis, a favorite holiday plant

  Published on December 16, 2024
  Amaryllis is one of the most widely grown bulbs worldwide and comes in a beautiful array of colors and flower types.

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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.