MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Dogscaping: Landscaping for you and your dog

  Published on May 14, 2019
  Landscaping for your dog’s safety and enjoyment.

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  Mutation examples and how they happen

  Published on April 4, 2019
  We are quick to notice and utilize some plant mutations while others go undetected.

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  Growing fruits and vegetables for your dog

  Published on March 6, 2019
  When planning your garden, don’t forget about your pooch. Dogs love fresh vegetables, too.

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  Hot pepper, sweet pepper, black pepper? Chili, chile, chilli? A peek into the confusing naming conventions of peppers.

  Published on March 4, 2019
  A brief history of how local cuisine and worldwide trade networks contributed to the tongue-tied world of peppers and their chiles.

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  How to determine a ripe melon

  Published on February 21, 2019
  Choosing a properly ripened, locally grown melon is easy in the summer, but how do you determine ripeness in the dead of winter?

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  Back to school recipes from the garden

  Published on September 7, 2018
  Jump into the school year using the garden with these delicious recipes ideas

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  Preparing your garden this fall for next year’s bounty

  Published on August 30, 2018
  Fall tips to make your spring and summer vegetable and herb gardening easier and more fruitful.

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  A community garden/urban farm in Flint achieves MAEAP verification

  Published on July 16, 2018
  The edible flint Demonstration (Community) Garden was verified by the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP) in June.

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  Get calcium and vitamin D by growing and eating vegetables and fruit

  Published on May 21, 2018
  Vegetables and fruit can provide calcium and gardening offers sunlight to help your body absorb it.

• Radish variety can add flavor and crunch to your meals

  Published on May 7, 2018
  There's a rainbow of radish varieties for you to enjoy this season.