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Michigan Garden Calendar

Published on February 23, 2026
A practical, Michigan‑specific calendar offering frost dates, planting recommendations, and key garden activities to support healthier, more productive gardens.
What’s Wrong with My Boxwood? Common Issues and Solutions

Published on February 19, 2026
This diagnostic guide highlights six common problems that affect boxwood shrubs in Michigan. Each common issue is illustrated with photos, key identifying features, and management recommendations.
Gestión del Hábitat de las Abejas Nativas en Granjas Urbanas de la Región de los Grandes Lagos

Published on September 29, 2025
Esta guía de bolsillo fue diseñada para ayudar a los agricultores o jardineros urbanos a gestionar el hábitat de los polinizadores en las fincas de la Región de los Grandes Lagos.
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.