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Home gardeners can donate produce to food pantries

Published on April 29, 2016
Plan now to grow extra produce to help alleviate hunger in your community.
Growing vegetable gardens near black walnut trees

Published on April 22, 2016
When establishing vegetable gardens near black walnut trees, select juglone-tolerant vegetables and plant in raised beds with barriers that prevent walnut roots growing into the bed.
Grow something new and different in your vegetable garden

Published on February 29, 2016
Broaden your vegetable horizons this year by planting something new and different like different colored carrots, golden beets or smaller watermelon varieties.
Sweet potato or yam: Which is it?

Published on September 25, 2015
Sweet potatoes are a rich source of Vitamin A.
Identifying and managing caterpillar pests of the cabbage family

Published on July 20, 2015
Home gardening strategies for identifying and managing caterpillars that feed on cabbages and their relatives.
Cucumber downy mildew makes an early appearance in Michigan

Published on June 23, 2015
Cucumber and melon growers are urged to take action against cucumber downy mildew.
Warm season vegetables to grow during summer

Published on June 11, 2015
There are many warm season vegetables you can grow now that do best when weather and soils are warm.
Tips for growing tomatoes in your home garden

Published on April 27, 2015
Michigan State University Extension resources help gardeners grow a successful crop.
“Cool” vegetables for you to grow this spring

Published on March 20, 2015
Start your gardening season earlier by planting cool season vegetables, which prefer lower temperatures for seed germination and plant growth. Some crops can be seeded together.
Sowing seeds for a vibrant vegetable garden

Published on March 10, 2015
Planting tips from Michigan State University Extension can help you get your garden off to a great start.