MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Hardening off vegetable transplants is easy!

  Published on May 7, 2020
  Help your vegetable seedlings adapt to their new garden home with the hardening off process.

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  Binomial nomenclature: Two names are better than one

  Published on May 6, 2020
  Are you confused by the names you see on plant labels? Names help us identify plants so that we can provide the correct care for them.

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  Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension

  Published on April 24, 2020
  Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you.

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  How do I get a soil test kit when offices are closed?

  Published on April 23, 2020
  Online home lawn and garden soil test kits are still available through Michigan State University Extension.

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  Integrated pest management in vegetable gardens

  Published on January 16, 2020
  Integrated pest management (IPM) is an integral part of a smart garden.

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  Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener

  Published on January 15, 2020
  Fertilizers can be applied to enhance growth in plants that exhibit a deficiency or require higher nutrient levels for success.

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  Starting a raised bed garden

  Published on January 7, 2020
  An alternative to growing plants directly in the ground with boutique soil and better drainage.

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  Defeat weeding by eating – Part 3: Lambsquarters and nutrition

  Published on October 24, 2019
  Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn weeding into harvesting by teaching youth how some weeds are nutritious to eat, like common lambsquarters.

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  MSU Extension’s Lawn and Garden Hotline continues to assist callers

  Published on October 15, 2019
  Available now Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST, statewide responder teams answer calls.

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  Identifying and preventing freeze damage in fall vegetables

  Published on October 4, 2019
  Recent frost advisories are relevant for late-season vegetables.