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Celebrating Earth Day with your family

Published on April 22, 2016
Ideas to help children be involved with preservation and conservation of Earth’s resources.
Leaves compost: fall is a great time to add it to gardens

Published on October 24, 2012
Composting instead of burning provides many benefits for you and your environment.
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.
Educational benefits of school gardening for students

Published on May 16, 2016
Research shows that school gardens can improve academic achievement.
Earthworms can be an indicator of soil health

Published on June 29, 2016
Simple steps to determine worm populations in your field covered at MSU Agriculture Innovation Day.
Proper fertilization: Take key step with square footage calculator

Published on July 5, 2012
Online calculator conveniently determines the exact area of lawn or garden, saving you money and protecting the environment from over-fertilization.
Demonstrate your school garden’s environmental commitment

Published on August 17, 2015
Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program offers verification for school gardens and farms.
Explore Farm to School at Tollgate Education Farm Center

Published on July 7, 2015
Educational site in Southeastern Michigan offers youth the opportunity to experience farm to table in action.
Visit the Smart Gardening booth at the 2017 Lansing Home and Garden Show

Published on March 15, 2017
Welcome spring and receive great Smart Gardening tips to save you time and money at the Lansing Home and Garden Show, March 16-19, 2017.
Build up your school garden’s soil health using compost

Published on May 2, 2016
Follow these tips for creating, purchasing and using compost.
Evenings in the Garden spring 2017 series

Published on April 6, 2017
MSU Tollgate Farm is rolling out new Evenings in the Garden spring series starting April 15, 2017.
Be phosphorus smart

Published on August 22, 2011
Follow these suggestions to help prevent phosphorus-containing soils from entering lakes and streams, which can have a negative impact on water quality and oxygen levels.
Turning Michigan fish waste into fertilizer creates a commercial product

Published on February 1, 2016
Several million pounds of commercial fish waste are generated in Michigan each year.
Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?

Published on July 8, 2016
While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape.
Smart gardening featured at Escabana Kiwanis Home and Garden Show

Published on March 20, 2019
Cover crops, composting, invasive species and square-foot gardening are key themes at this year’s Smart Gardening booth at the Escanaba Kiwanis Home and Garden Show April 5-7, 2019.
How might Flint’s water contamination affect garden soils? Part 2

Published on January 26, 2016
With the news of lead contamination in the City of Flint’s water supply, people who farm and garden in the city are questioning the safety of growing in soil that has been irrigated with contaminated water.
Precision soil sampling: Every farm needs it!

Published on April 18, 2019
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day session will focus on importance of soil sampling for proper management.
How might Flint’s water contamination affect garden soils? Part 1

Published on January 26, 2016
With the news of lead contamination in the City of Flint’s water supply, people who farm and garden in the city are questioning the safety of growing in soil that has been irrigated with contaminated water.
Beautiful gardens are also resource-responsible

Published on February 14, 2018
Learn earth-friendly and resource-responsible techniques that’ll make your garden shine at the 2018 Grand Rapids Smart Gardening Conference on March 3.
To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers

Published on July 24, 2012
Following these four simple steps will help you determine what kind of fertilizer you need for your lawn and garden – if any – and how much.