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Register for Plant Quest 2024, a favorite winter webinar series for Midwest gardeners
, December 21, 2023
Holiday plants for yearlong cheer
, December 18, 2020
Garlic mustard: Michigan’s worst woodland weed
, May 22, 2020
Creepy, orange fungus attacking junipers
, May 15, 2020
What is a bulb?
, March 17, 2020
Smart Gardening Conference to focus on smart plants
, February 13, 2020
Lakeshore Extension Master Gardener Program scheduled for March
, January 21, 2020
Extension Master Gardener Program scheduled for Lakeshore area in 2020
, December 3, 2019
Register now for national conference on protecting pollinators in urban landscapes
, September 4, 2019
Lymantria dispar outbreaks in Michigan
, August 22, 2019
Sycamore anthracnose: Why your sycamore may be slow to leaf out this spring
, June 28, 2019
Pollinators in urban landscapes
, May 1, 2019
How to control invasive pests while protecting pollinators and other beneficial insects
, May 1, 2019
Considerations for disease management
, May 1, 2019
Factors that threaten pollinator health
, May 1, 2019
Biological control and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for protecting pollinators
, May 1, 2019
Flowers throughout the year
, May 1, 2019
Selection, planting and care of trees and shrubs to avoid the need for pesticides
, May 1, 2019
Do not spray pollinator-attractive plants with insecticides when open flowers are present
, May 1, 2019
Better habitat for bees
, May 1, 2019
Protecting pollinators during home lawn grub control
, May 1, 2019
Best Management Practices
, May 1, 2019
Creating and maintaining pollinator friendly habitat
, May 1, 2019
Introduction to protecting and increasing pollinators in your landscape
, May 1, 2019
Potential impact of mosquito and nuisance insect sprays on pollinators
, May 1, 2019
Landscape plants and wildflowers attractive to butterflies for nectar feeding
, May 1, 2019
Demystifying GMOs for gardeners
, February 1, 2019
What is that big purple ball growing in the garden?
, October 9, 2018
Lymantria dispar outbreaks may be contained with the help of a little fungus
, June 22, 2018
Tree, turf and ornamental plant update – June 22, 2018
, June 22, 2018
Boxwood leafminer: A serious pest of a favorite landscape plant
, May 11, 2018
Making the most out of your soil test
, March 13, 2018
New EQIP initiative to enhance monarch butterfly habitat in Michigan
, January 10, 2018
Don’t miss registering for 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscapes Conference
, September 12, 2017
Garden smarter with Michigan State University Extension programs
, August 14, 2017
Volunteering opportunities for west Michigan Master Gardeners
, July 13, 2017
Extend the gardening season with—what, spray paint?
, July 12, 2017
Keynote presenters announced for second annual national protecting pollinators conference
, July 11, 2017
Second national conference on protecting pollinators in urban landscapes
, May 17, 2017
Christmas tree, turf and ornamental plant update – May 5, 2017
, May 5, 2017
Join other gardeners in west Michigan to become a Master Gardener
, May 5, 2017
Bare root plants provide opportunities for early spring planting
, March 16, 2017
New landscape shrubs revealed at Smart Gardening Conference
, February 17, 2017
Pest-free gardens begin with fall cleanup
, October 12, 2016
Poison ivy: Can it grow on trees?
, May 31, 2016
Smart Gardening Conference deadline extends through Feb. 26, 2016
, February 17, 2016
Oriental bittersweet: An aggressive, invasive plant
, November 13, 2015
Giant hogweed: Not widely spread in Michigan
, August 4, 2015
Native plants provide a smart solution for your gardening challenges
, May 13, 2015
Gardening in shade: Choose from a “smart” plant palette
, April 27, 2015
Winter deer damage heavy? Seek deer-resistant plants
, March 30, 2015
Designing home landscapes that are both biodiverse and beautiful
, February 26, 2015
Overwintering tender garden plants
, November 21, 2014
It’s not too late to mulch fallen leaves into lawns
, November 17, 2014
Indian pipes: Oddities of the plant world
, November 14, 2014
Picking the right pumpkin from the patch
, October 8, 2014
Locust leaf miner cause of browning roadside trees
, July 31, 2014
Daylily flower power! Late season care for the jewel of the garden
, July 31, 2014
Soils for gardeners: Unlocking the secrets to the living component of a healthy soil
, May 28, 2014
Zoysiagrass: A warm-season grass in a cool-season world
, April 25, 2014
Smart gardening: A new initiative helping gardeners become environmentally savvy and smart
, April 9, 2014
Shrubs breaking down? Recovering the landscape from Old Man Winter
, March 20, 2014
Smart twist on 2014 Smart Gardening Conference
, February 14, 2014
Indoor houseplants can be gleaned from your outdoor summer containers
, November 18, 2013
Smart Gardeners mow leaves into lawn to bring green returns next year
, November 18, 2013
Fall perennial care – less is more
, November 1, 2013
Michigan chestnuts: Making your holiday meal memorable
, October 29, 2013
Designing your outdoor room
, August 26, 2013
For best appearances, stake large, heavy flowers
, August 23, 2013
Downy mildew alternatives display helps “little garden” have big impact
, August 22, 2013
Summer flower care keeps your plants blooming strong
, June 28, 2013
Fertilizing established perennial gardens – feed ‘em and weep
, May 17, 2013
Mother’s Day gardening gifts of service
, May 3, 2013
Smart gardeners replace worn out turf with thrifty ground covers
, April 30, 2013
Gardeners frustrated with heavy deer damage this season
, April 10, 2013
Delightful daylilies: Sharpen your shovels then divide and conquer
, April 9, 2013
Smart plants: Understanding what makes up a perennial garden
, February 28, 2013
Growing orchids for beginners
, February 27, 2013
Recycle your fresh Christmas tree and protect against deer browse
, December 26, 2012
2013 garden shows focus on “smart gardening”
, December 20, 2012
Real Christmas trees: A natural choice
, November 28, 2012
Hungry deer are devouring Hostas and more
, July 5, 2012
The last word on watering perennials
, June 28, 2012
Earwigs: Bane of summer garden plants
, June 22, 2012
Slugs are making tracks on my garden favorites!
, June 22, 2012
Giant hogweed in the landscape
, June 19, 2012
Perennial fertilization fact sheets now available
, May 7, 2012
Now is the time to pull garlic mustard, one of Michigan’s most invasive weeds
, May 2, 2012
What’s “growin’ on” with this weird weather?
, March 16, 2012
Repot orchids for encore bloom performance
, March 7, 2012
Shopping for the gardener on your list
, November 16, 2011
Winter protection: Just one of many fall garden chores
, November 15, 2011
Dig in now to plant a living Christmas tree
, November 15, 2011
Crazy cabbages: Ornamental kale makes the fall garden bloom
, November 15, 2011
Sharpen your shovel for late-summer garden chores
, August 31, 2011
Families discover nature at Kent County’s Pickerel Lake
, August 29, 2011
Tough plants for tough places: Grasses
, August 29, 2011
Excess drying leads to poor mulch performance
, August 10, 2011
Water saving perennials: Carefree and beautiful without the fuss
, August 10, 2011
Long live the hanging basket
, July 13, 2011
Dazzling daylilies: Spice up your summer garden
, July 11, 2011
Slog of wet weather brings on garden pests
, May 27, 2011
Pruning evergreen shrubs
, April 27, 2011
When can I plant? Check your area’s frost free date
, April 22, 2011
Weeds reveal growing conditions of site
, February 18, 2011
New twists in vegetable gardening
, February 16, 2011
Animal feeding damage and the landscape
, February 15, 2011
Tropicals heat up summer gardens
, August 11, 2010
Garlic mustard: Threat to woodlands
, April 22, 2010
Garlic mustard: Rapid invader of Michigan woodlands
, April 13, 2007
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To protect pollinators, go easy on the fall garden cleanup
, September 18, 2018
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Smart Gardening: Don’t Guess - Soil Test!
, December 22, 2023
Smart Gardening to Deter Deer
, December 20, 2023
Smart Lakefront Plants
, December 20, 2023
Frost-Free Dates
, April 25, 2022
Smart Gardening: Fertilizer Basics for the Smart Gardener
, January 15, 2020
Smart Gardeners Improve Their Soil and Weed Control with Organic Mulch
, January 24, 2018
Mulching Leaves into Turf Video
, May 23, 2016
Smart watering in the vegetable garden
, May 16, 2016
Preparing the smart vegetable garden
, May 16, 2016
Mulch Leaves into Turf for a Smart Lawn
, May 10, 2016
Impatiens Downy Mildew: A Curse and Opportunity for Smart Gardeners
, May 10, 2016
Smart Gardening: Invite pollinators by creating a smart habitat
, April 5, 2016
Gardening for pollinators: Smart plants to support pollinators
, April 5, 2016
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