MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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• Gardening with children: seven great books

  Published on August 28, 2012
  Teaching children about gardening as you build their literacy skills with these seven great books.

• Hornworms: Are they eating my tomatoes?

  Published on August 13, 2012
  Defoliated tomato plants can indicate insect activity. Commonly these are the work of tomato hornworms.

• Few tomatoes in your garden?

  Published on August 7, 2012
  Severe drought conditions could be causing poor fruit set on tomatoes in home gardens.

• What happened to my squash?

  Published on August 7, 2012
  Squash plants must produce male and female flowers. This summer’s heat is delaying the process.

• Homegrown onions tell you when to harvest them

  Published on August 3, 2012
  Learn to read your home grown onions – they will tell you when to harvest them.

• Stupid tomato tricks: Why isn’t my fruit cute?

  Published on August 2, 2012
  Several physiological problems can ruin the appearance of tomatoes.

• What is evapotranspiration and why it matters

  Published on July 25, 2012
  Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration.

• To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers

  Published on July 24, 2012
  Following these four simple steps will help you determine what kind of fertilizer you need for your lawn and garden – if any – and how much.

• Spider mite populations thrive in hot dry summers

  Published on July 13, 2012
  Begin scouting vegetable gardens, berries and landscape plants for the first signs of a spider mite problem.

• Hungry deer are devouring Hostas and more

  Published on July 5, 2012
  Deer browsing seems to be a big problem this summer. Consider these tips for preventing deer damage to your landscape.