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  Indoor Plants & Pests

  Plants are commonly used as decorations within a households interior. MSU Extension provides an educational opportunity for you to view common resources and articles regarding the maintain of indoor plants and the pests.

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• Home preparedness calls for three days of stored food

  Published on April 1, 2011
  Food availability for at least three days during an emergency is the April 2011 goal on website www.do1thing.us.

• Have a "fire-wise" Christmas

  Published on December 21, 2012
  Explore tips and suggestions from Firewise educators to protect your home, family and community from fires started by holiday lights and decorations.

• End of season gardening tips

  Published on November 18, 2014
  Getting ready for winter also means putting your garden to rest. Consider planting a cover crop and learn tips for winterizing your garden tools.

• Relieving arthritis pain after a long day in the fields

  Published on April 4, 2011
  Farm work can spur arthritis, but you can manage the pain with this helpful advice.

• Many farm markets still open

  Published on December 29, 2011
  Thirty-eight out of Michigan's 1,225 farmer’s markets are open year-round and are still offering local, fresh foods.

• Farmers: say “yes” when local schools call

  Published on May 2, 2011
  Local agricultural experiences can leave lasting impressions on youth.

• Liking lichens in the landscape

  Published on December 7, 2012
  Lichens are an interesting and overlooked composite organism found on trees and rocks.

• Landowners cautioned about mail offers to lease mineral rights

  Published on April 8, 2011
  If you own land, to watch out for too-good-to-be-true offers encouraging you to lease your oil, gas and other mineral rights.

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  “Inside-outside” insects are showing up in homes now

  Published on April 17, 2015
  Six-legged house guests are suddenly appearing in many homes. What are they and how do you get rid of them?

• Indiscriminate egglaying by insects in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

  Published on June 1, 2012
  Some bug is laying eggs all over my house! We're getting calls about variegated cutworms.

• Corn gluten acts an alternative organic weed control

  Published on May 8, 2012
  Tired of weeding, but don’t like the ecological impacts of synthetic herbicides? Controlling weeds with a natural product makes good sense.

• Are you prepared to take shelter during an emergency?

  Published on March 18, 2011
  Shelter for yourself and your family during a disaster is the topic for March 2011 on website www.do1thing.us.

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  Secrets to success when propagating succulent plants

  Published on February 13, 2015
  Create more from existing succulent plants through successful propagation.

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  Growing amaryllis, a favorite holiday plant

  Published on December 17, 2014
  Amaryllis is one of the most widely grown bulbs worldwide and comes in a beautiful array of colors and flower types.

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  Early July home and garden insect highlights

  Published on July 7, 2017
  MSU Diagnostic Services reports on insects concerning Michigan residents during June 23 – July 7, 2017.

• Tree damage from Imprelis: One year later

  Published on June 19, 2012
  Landscapers and homeowners are seeing subtle and longer-term tree damage from the turf herbicide Imprelis, even to trees that showed little impact in 2011.

• Companion planting tips for families

  Published on February 27, 2014
  With spring just around the corner, these helpful tips will help youth and their families make the most of their garden space and maximize their fresh summer produce!

• Extended drought may threaten tree health

  Published on September 19, 2012
  Depending upon its severity, extended drought can have long-term effects on tree and shrub health. Injury from secondary pests such as insect borers or root rots may attack – and kill – trees weakened by drought and other stressors.

• Protect homes from wildfire with defensible space

  Published on April 18, 2011
  You can protect your home from wildfires and still have an ascetically pleasing landscape design.

• Best Control Practice Guides available from Michigan Natural Features Inventory

  Published on September 10, 2012
  Comprehensive resources are available to help those trying to combat some of Michigan’s nastiest invasive plants.