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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. -
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. -
Plant science at the dinner table: Asparagus
Published on May 24, 2019
Michigan asparagus is tasty and high in many important vitamins and minerals. -
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. -
Got lawn and garden questions? Contact MSU Extension’s free hotline.
Published on May 16, 2019
MSU Extension Consumer Horticulture staff and specially trained Extension Master Gardeners are available during the day, Monday through Friday to assist with your gardening questions. -
Dogscaping: Landscaping for you and your dog
Published on May 14, 2019
Landscaping for your dog’s safety and enjoyment. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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?