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Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy

Published on April 11, 2023
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings.
Fall yard and garden cleanup tips

Published on November 3, 2022
Use these fall yard and garden cleanup tips for more success next year.
MSU Extension staff expand their international experience through Purdue Extension’s Ireland Garden Study Tour

Published on October 18, 2022
Rebecca Krans and Sarah Rautio, MSU Extension consumer horticulture educators, explore farm to plate at Ireland’s Ballymaloe Cookery School and Organic Farm.
MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site.
Lindsey Kerr joins MSU Extension consumer horticulture team in Wayne County

Published on September 15, 2022
Kerr will work with Extension Master Gardeners, home gardeners and other partners in Wayne County and across the state.
Where can you ask gardening questions?

Published on June 23, 2022
From food safety to insect identification, Ask Extension is an online tool that allows Michigan State University experts answer the public’s questions.
Learn the basics about growing your own vegetables

Published on January 26, 2022
Self-paced online Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 course now available for registration. Fifty percent off through March 31.
What do I need to know about lead before planting vegetables?

Published on December 22, 2021
In situations where heavy metals may be high in the soil, selecting certain vegetables to grow can lower the risk of heavy metal exposure.
Michigan insects in the garden - Season 2 Week 2: Nabidae

Published on June 30, 2021
Damsels who cause distress to other insects.
Frost and freezing temperatures and ways to protect plants

Published on May 20, 2021
Many locations in Michigan saw multiple freeze and frost events last week. There are numerous ways agricultural producers and home gardeners can protect crops and plants.