MSU Extension Gardening in Michigan

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  Gardening in Michigan

  Michigan is great for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and landscape plants. MSU Extension offers many resources including the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program, the Smart Gardening initiative and a gardening hotline at 1-888-678-3464.

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  Smart soils: What you can do to reduce phosphorus

  Published on May 10, 2016
  Phosphorus is a mineral that is found in many fertilizers and is a necessary element for healthy plant growth.

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  How to Grow Radishes

  Published on May 25, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for radishes.

• Scarlet Oak

  Published on March 11, 2016
  

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  Attracting Beneficial Insects with Native Flowering Plants (E2973)

  Published on November 10, 2015
  Conservation of natural enemies of insects (predators and parasitoids) and pollinators (bees) around the farm or garden can help suppress pests and increase crop yields. Many beneficial insects rely on plants for nectar and pollen or shelter.

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  How to Grow Pumpkin and Squash

  Published on May 25, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for pumpkin and squash.

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  Garden Planning Calendar

  Published on August 11, 2016
  

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  Smart Gardening: Integrated pest management in vegetable gardens

  Published on January 16, 2020
  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an integral part of a smart garden.

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  How to Grow Okra

  Published on May 24, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for okra.

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  How to plan your garden tip sheet

  Published on August 26, 2016
  

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  How to Grow Cucumbers

  Published on May 19, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for cucumbers.

• Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry fact sheets

  Published on April 2, 2012
  

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  How to Grow Onions - Part 1

  Published on May 26, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for onions.

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  Smart Gardening: Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener

  Published on January 15, 2020
  Smart Gardening tip sheet on fertilizer basics for the smart gardener

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  How to Grow Brussels Sprout

  Published on May 18, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for brussels sprouts.

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  How to Grow Cauliflower

  Published on May 19, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for cauliflower.

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  How to Grow Eggplant

  Published on May 20, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for eggplant.

• Katsura Tree

  Published on March 11, 2016
  

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  Considerations for growing backyard small fruit

  Published on February 1, 2018
  Growing backyard small fruit takes a commitment to soil preparation and multiple years of care before you can harvest a crop.

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  How to Grow Cole Crops

  Published on May 19, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for cole crops.

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  How to Grow Celery

  Published on May 19, 2016
  A tip sheet on how to grow and care for celery.