MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

News

• Growing tomatoes in the garden

  Published on May 2, 2012
  Learn more about our favorite vegetable/fruit, the tomato.

• The usual suspects for yard and garden damage

  Published on April 17, 2012
  Know your critter by the damage that they cause.

• Discover plant-lover applications for your smart phone or tablet

  Published on April 3, 2012
  Gardening tips, tree identification, help with seed selection, garden planning and flower garden games are all available on your smart phone or tablet.

• Organic pesticides and produce

  Published on March 1, 2012
  Gardening season will start soon. Thinking about going organic, but don’t know how you’ll deal with pests? Here’s an overview about organic pesticides.

• Seed catalogs made easy

  Published on February 27, 2012
  Tips for navigating through a sea of seed catalogues.

• Cutworms in the vegetable garden

  Published on February 2, 2012
  Snipped transplants and seedlings are the clue that you’ve got cutworms. Consider these non-pesticide solutions to protect your garden from this pest.

• Shopping for the gardener on your list

  Published on November 16, 2011
  Unsure what to get the gardener in your life this holiday season? We polled MSU Extension educators to learn what’s on their wish list (and perhaps on yours, too).

• Crazy cabbages: Ornamental kale makes the fall garden bloom

  Published on November 15, 2011
  The ornamental kale will not only keep your garden vibrant during late fall, but also serves as a striking holiday centerpiece.

• Gardeners and small-scale potato growers can help prevent late blight

  Published on October 14, 2011
  Good cultural practices used by everyone growing potatoes are the first line of defense against Phytophthora infestans.

• Vegetable garden cleanup begins now

  Published on September 22, 2011
  Preparing for another vegetable garden season begins now with garden cleanup. After all, it is fall!