MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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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.

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  Got weeds? Remove them before they set seed.

  Published on September 11, 2019
  Ways to conquer those unwanted or unknown plants from invading your gardens or yards

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  Resource management for your school garden part 1

  Published on September 10, 2019
  Take advantage of the many opportunities to grow your school garden

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  Resource management for your school garden part 2

  Published on September 10, 2019
  Finding and using resources beyond grants to grow your school garden

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  Use Smart Gardening practices to help vegetables stress less

  Published on August 14, 2019
  Use these wise water use strategies for vegetable gardening success.

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  Looking for a summertime pollinator activity? Help us hunt the range of the native squash bee!

  Published on August 12, 2019
  Researchers are trying to determine the range of squash bees in the United States and are counting on citizen scientists to help by filling out data sheets.

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  Biological control of brown marmorated stink bug in Michigan

  Published on July 24, 2019
  As a pest that feeds on a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, pest management of brown marmorated stink bugs likely means biological control.

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  Plant science at the dinner table: Asparagus

  Published on May 24, 2019
  Michigan asparagus is tasty and high in many important vitamins and minerals.

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  Smart Gardening featured at the “Let’s Get Growing” garden show

  Published on May 17, 2019
  Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners have tremendous success hosting their first program in Alpena.