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Make your farm dreams a reality with the MSU Organic Farmer Training Program

Published on September 19, 2024
Join this learning community of urban farmers, homesteaders, farmworkers, educational gardeners and food system changemakers on Mondays from February to November.
This bug’s stink is worse than its bite

Published on September 13, 2024
Green sting bugs may appear in large numbers, but generally don’t cause significant damage in Michigan gardens and landscapes.
Volunteer with your local beekeeping club to support beekeepers, honey bees and other pollinators

Published on September 10, 2024
Join a local beekeeping organization to contribute to organized efforts to support beekeepers, honey bees and other pollinators.
New MSU research puts oak wilt testing within reach of homeowners

Published on September 10, 2024
Oak wilt can now be diagnosed using leaf petiole samples, saving time and money.
How to rebloom your poinsettia

Published on September 9, 2024
Reblooming your poinsettia can be a fun and rewarding activity.
Labor Day lawn chores

Published on August 27, 2024
The Labor Day holiday signals the unofficial end to summer and is a great reminder that September is a key time for homeowners looking to spruce up the lawn.
Bark to bloom: Michigan’s native dogwoods

Published on August 26, 2024
There is a dogwood for almost every garden.
Managing brown marmorated stink bugs in homes

Published on August 14, 2024
How to prevent and get rid of brown marmorated stink bugs in your home or building.
MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics names new director

Published on August 1, 2024
Plant diagnostic services continue at MSU Plant & Pest Diagnostics under the new direction of Jan Byrne, PhD, following the retirement of Ray Hammerschmidt, PhD.
Identifying and managing magnolia scale

Published on July 26, 2024
Sticky plants, sticky sidewalk, sticky drops falling from the magnolia tree? Look to the branches, it’s probably magnolia scale.