News
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Earthworms can be an indicator of soil health
Published on June 29, 2016
Simple steps to determine worm populations in your field covered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day. -
Educational benefits of school gardening for students
Published on May 16, 2016
Research shows that school gardens can improve academic achievement. -
Build up your school garden’s soil health using compost
Published on May 2, 2016
Follow these tips for creating, purchasing and using compost. -
Celebrating Earth Day with your family
Published on April 22, 2016
Ideas to help children be involved with preservation and conservation of Earth’s resources. -
Why should I get an MSU Soil Test?
Published on March 17, 2016
Why you should test your garden’s soil and what you’ll learn when using MSU Extension’s handy soil test kit. -
Turning Michigan fish waste into fertilizer creates a commercial product
Published on February 1, 2016
Several million pounds of commercial fish waste are generated in Michigan each year. -
How might Flint’s water contamination affect garden soils? Part 2
Published on January 26, 2016
With the news of lead contamination in the City of Flint’s water supply, people who farm and garden in the city are questioning the safety of growing in soil that has been irrigated with contaminated water. -
How might Flint’s water contamination affect garden soils? Part 1
Published on January 26, 2016
With the news of lead contamination in the City of Flint’s water supply, people who farm and garden in the city are questioning the safety of growing in soil that has been irrigated with contaminated water. -
Don’t miss out on school garden resources
Published on December 2, 2015
Many school garden grants are open now, so plan ahead for a bountiful spring. -
Four easy steps to put your school garden to bed
Published on November 1, 2015
It is time to prepare your garden for the cold season ahead.