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Plant science at the dinner table: Cabbage

Published on December 7, 2020
Fun facts and folklore about cabbage.
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.
Plant science at the dinner table: Popcorn

Published on October 16, 2020
Popcorn is one of the most popular snack foods, has a long and flavorful history and is good for you.
Planting bulbs, lasagna style

Published on October 14, 2020
Layering flower bulbs like a lasagna in a planting bed or container maximizes the impact of your bulbs in a small space.
Join Queen Quest to search for overwintering bumble bees

Published on October 13, 2020
How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months.
Naturalizing spring flowering bulbs

Published on October 9, 2020
A garden that is planned but looks unplanned is called a naturalized garden. The beauty of a naturalized garden is it looks as if it popped up naturally.
ReGrow Milkweed for Monarchs: Last call to participate!

Published on July 14, 2020
You have until July 20 to join this crowd sourced MSU monarch butterfly conservation study.
Biochar: An emerging soil amendment

Published on June 17, 2020
Proper use of biochar can improve soil fertility and health.
4-H gardening around Michigan

Published on May 19, 2020
Michigan’s gardening season is upon us and 4-H kids around the state have been busy getting ready for gardening too.
Getting youth involved in growing vegetables from seed

Published on May 11, 2020
Ideas for learning about how germination is affected by growing conditions.