MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Drive-by botany: Black locust and multiflora rose

  Published on June 21, 2022
  Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2022.

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  Drive-by botany: Purple dead-nettle and Morrow’s honeysuckle

  Published on May 24, 2022
  Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in mid-May 2022.

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  Consider a flowering bee lawn to help pollinators

  Published on May 19, 2022
  Another tool to make your yard more attractive to bees and other pollinators.

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  Reducing pesticide risk to bees during fruit crop bloom

  Published on May 12, 2022
  Bees are returning for pollination of fruit crops. Growers can protect pollinators by minimizing pesticide exposure and risk around bloom.

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  What should I do if I find a swarm of bees?

  Published on May 10, 2022
  Contact a local beekeeper if you find a swarm of honey bees.

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  Michigan beekeepers and growers featured in Honey Bee Health Coalition’s Bee Integrated Demonstration Project

  Published on April 22, 2022
  Videos showcase strong relationships and communication between Michigan growers and commercial beekeepers to support honey bee health and pollination.

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  Michigan State University and Windmill Island Gardens of Holland partner to share Smart Gardening and pollinator education

  Published on April 19, 2022
  Buzz on in to learn how you can encourage pollinators in your own yard this year.

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  Pollinator supportive trees and shrubs for farm and orchard windbreaks

  Published on April 8, 2022
  Fruit growers can support bee health and other wildlife by thoughtfully selecting woody plants for their windbreaks.

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  Construction begins at MSU Entomology’s new Pollinator Performance Center

  Published on April 6, 2022
  The final building will bring together hives and honey extraction with classrooms and research labs.

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  Gardeners will benefit from Smart Gardening resources and presentations at Escanaba Kiwanis Home and Garden Show

  Published on March 28, 2022
  Look for free gardening tip sheets, presentations, activities and Extension Master Gardener program information at the Escanaba Kiwanis Home and Garden Show, April 8-10, 2022.