MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Largest agriculture training program for military service members in U.S. continues expansion

  Published on July 8, 2021
  Heroes to Hives announces state partnerships to bring beekeeping education to more veterans.

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  Rules and regulations for selling honey in Michigan

  Published on July 7, 2021
  A comprehensive guide for beekeepers who want to process and sell honey or honey related products direct or wholesale.

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  Survey of 2021 blueberry pollination practices

  Published on June 22, 2021
  Help this national team explore how growers pollinate their fields.

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  Drive-by botany: Golden Alexanders and Arrowwood viburnum

  Published on June 14, 2021
  Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2021.

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  New on-campus center to serve as hub of MSU pollinator research, teaching, outreach

  Published on June 8, 2021
  MSU and partner organizations have invested in the creation of the Pollinator Performance Center, an on-campus space for pollinator-related activities.

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  High heat during blueberry bloom: Great for pollination, as long as it doesn’t get too hot

  Published on May 18, 2021
  Warm, sunny days promote blueberry pollinator activity but beware of temperatures approaching 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the next week.

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  Pollinator stewardship guide for vegetable growers

  Published on April 16, 2021
  Growers, beekeepers and MSU Extension provided input on a vegetable pollinator stewardship guide to protect and support managed pollinators.

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  All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators

  Published on April 8, 2021
  New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes.

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  Watching birds is fun, good for your health - and Michigan's economy, too

  Published on March 28, 2021
  Michigan Sea Grant's free online video series, Michigan Birding 101, helps beginners learn skills to get started in this fascinating hobby.

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  Register for blueberry stem gall wasp and blueberry pollination webinar on March 17

  Published on March 9, 2021
  Although the focus will be mainly on early-season blueberry management issues, the bee pollination information will be useful for small fruit crops such as raspberries and blackberries.