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Upper Peninsula Extension Master Gardeners recognized for volunteer service

Published on October 25, 2019
Extension Master Gardeners volunteered over 3,330 hours focused around teaching others about proper gardening techniques with close to 7,900 people reached.
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.
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.
What’s the difference between horse chestnuts and sweet chestnuts?

Published on October 9, 2019
Chestnuts are a delicious staple to many meals, but some types are toxic and shouldn’t be eaten.
Identifying and preventing freeze damage in fall vegetables

Published on October 4, 2019
Recent frost advisories are relevant for late-season vegetables.
Preparing golf course turf for winter

Published on September 12, 2019
Now is the time to prepare golf course turfgrass for surviving the upcoming winter.
Tips for seeding lawns in September

Published on September 12, 2019
September is the ideal time for seeding turfgrass in Michigan.
September fertilization and rust on turf

Published on September 12, 2019
Stretches of dry and hot weather this summer resulted in some lawns being stressed and slow to recover. Fertilizer applications in September will ensure the turf maintains density and competes with pests such as weeds and rust.
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
Browning of boxwood: Is it boxwood blight?

Published on September 10, 2019
While the browning and defoliation of boxwood is a key symptom of boxwood blight, there are a number of other look-alike plant problems.