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Native Bee Habitat Management on Urban Farms in the Great Lakes Region

Published on September 29, 2025
This pocket guide provides growers an overview on managing native bees for crop pollination in urban areas. With a focus on wildflower plantings, it includes steps for habitat implementation and maintenance, and valuable native bee and plant profiles.
Ask Extension and the Lawn and Garden Hotline highlights - 2024

Published on August 28, 2025
Michigan State University Extension educators and volunteers respond to thousands of inquiries from Michigan residents each year.
Extension Agriculture & Agribusiness in Michigan

Published on August 4, 2025
Michigan State University Extension educators work with farms of all sizes to positively impact individual farming operations. When individual operations do well, their success helps to fuel state and local economies.
Alerta Sobre La Polilla Del Boj

Published on July 31, 2025
Utilice la información proporcionada en esta hoja de consejos para buscar la polilla del boj (BTM) e informar cualquier posible avistamiento.
Box Tree Moth Alert

Published on July 31, 2025
Use the information provided in this tip sheet to look for box tree moth (BTM) and report any possible sightings.
What You Need to Know About Michigan’s Ticks

Published on July 25, 2025
Learn what to expect when entering a forest, methods of tick identification, ways to avoid tick bites, as well as information on Lyme disease.
Michigan Fresh: Tomato Diseases in the Home Garden

Published on June 5, 2025
Tomatoes are one of the most popular crops grown in home gardens. When growing tomatoes, it is important to be able to identify the different biotic or abiotic diseases that may threaten the health of the plants.
Common Flower Visitors in Michigan

Published on May 19, 2025
This document describes features and behaviors unique to 5 groups of bees and 5 butterfly species. These signs can be downloaded and used in your garden to highlight common pollinators.
Michigan Wild Bee Identification Cards

Published on May 12, 2025
These bee identification cards can help you learn about bees that you might see visiting flowers in your neighborhood.
Health and Safety in the Garden

Published on May 7, 2025
This resources provides safety tips for gardeners.