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Extension Master Gardeners receive recognition for many hours of volunteering in Upper Peninsula communities
Published on January 22, 2021
Extension Master Gardeners contributed over 1,000 volunteer hours in 2020 amounting to nearly $29,000 to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula communities. -
Basic Home Hydroponics: A workshop for DIY enthusiasts
Published on December 22, 2020
On Jan. 2, 2021, the Basic Home Hydroponics workshop will teach participants everything they need to know to begin hydroponics at home. -
Holiday plants for yearlong cheer
Published on December 18, 2020
Festive indoor plants available during the holidays can bring joy indoors for years to come. -
Biological control of invasive swallow-wort vines in Michigan
Published on December 10, 2020
A defoliating moth from eastern Europe may be the solution for long-term control of invasive vines that disrupt native plant and animal communities, including monarch butterflies. -
Why is my Christmas tree beginning to grow?
Published on December 10, 2020
Under the right conditions, some Christmas trees may think it’s springtime inside your house. -
Finding happiness one bloom at a time
Published on December 8, 2020
Stuck at home? Bring a little bit of happiness to your life with flowers this winter. -
Overwintering container plants
Published on December 3, 2020
Year-round cultivation of tropicals and tender perennials in a northern garden. -
Giving thanks for Extension Master Gardeners dedicated to community service and youth gardening education
Published on November 30, 2020
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers start a new gardening club at a local elementary school. -
Tips for success with your first real Christmas tree
Published on November 20, 2020
Consider these tips for relieving the stress of buying and setting up your farm-grown Christmas tree this holiday season. -
Detection of dead spotted lanternflies in Michigan highlights the need for vigilance
Published on November 16, 2020
Know what to look for and report any sightings of this invasive pest.