MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Determine soil temperatures before planting vegetables for improved results

  Published on May 12, 2014
  Make use of a vegetable’s seed germination requirements to get started in the garden.

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  Build smart soils using mulch, composted organic matter and reducing tillage

  Published on May 7, 2014
  Learn steps for smart soil building right in your backyard or vegetable garden.

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  Springtime in Michigan: A wildfire tinderbox

  Published on April 24, 2014
  Spring is the time of year with the highest number of wildfires in Michigan. Most of these are the result of human activities from burning leaves, brush and other trash. Farms and rural dwellings are most at risk.

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  Provide for your garden soil and it will provide for you

  Published on April 3, 2014
  Plan for improvements to your vegetable garden soil now.

• Managing organic food waste in your business

  Published on March 18, 2014
  Adding food waste to your already successful waste and recycling management practices can result in additional cost recovery and creating a beneficial reusable soil product: compost.

• Thinking of drowning your Christmas tree?

  Published on January 10, 2014
  Be aware that the intentional placement of trees in a lake or stream to create fish habitat requires a permit from the State of Michigan.

• Greening your future, part one: junk mail

  Published on December 23, 2013
  The average household can receive as much as 69 pounds of junk mail annually.

• Greening your future, part two: plastic water bottles

  Published on December 23, 2013
  The convenience of plastic water bottles can be very costly. Bottled water can cost as much as $200 a year depending on how many bottles you purchase.

• Season of giving – Not of discarding

  Published on December 13, 2013
  Americans throw away 25 percent more trash during the holidays than any other time of the year. By adopting a few new traditions, you can reduce waste, save time, money and resources and still have a bright and beautiful holiday season.

• Using household products safely: Part 2

  Published on October 21, 2013
  Household products may contain potentially hazardous chemicals that must be used and disposed of properly to be safe.