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• Fertilizing established perennial gardens – feed ‘em and weep

  Published on May 17, 2013
  Smart gardeners know that heavy fertilization of perennial garden plants leads to flopping over half-way through the season.

• Adding egg shells to compost

  Published on May 31, 2013
  Overcoming the concern about salmonella bacteria from the eggs in your compost is less challenging when armed with knowledge.

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  Why should I get an MSU Soil Test?

  Published on March 17, 2016
  Why you should test your garden’s soil and what you’ll learn when using MSU Extension’s handy soil test kit.

• Together at the Farm: U.P. Local Food Conference to be Held

  Published on July 15, 2016
  Renowned Small Farm and Organic Expert, Eliot Coleman to Speak at Local Food Conference

• New legislation aims to protect Michigan’s waters from phosphorous in turf fertilizers

  Published on November 17, 2011
  New legislation prohibits the use of phosphorus fertilizers on residential or commercial lawns, beginning January 1, 2012.

• October gardening tips

  Published on October 20, 2011
  The weather may be growing cooler, but don’t take a gardening rest just yet! The time for “R&R” will come when you’ve properly prepared your beds for winter and next spring.

• Buying local reduces food waste, which is recyclable as compost for your garden

  Published on September 20, 2012
  Developing food waste reduction habits and composting can reduce food waste, save money, conserve resources and produce a valuable soil additive for your gardens.

• Potting soils and seed-starting mixes for your garden

  Published on March 1, 2013
  Healthy garden vegetables and flowers begin with good soils.

• Michigan’s premier multi-county recycling program is a green machine

  Published on July 24, 2012
  Emmet county recycling serves four northwest Lower Michigan counties and several communities. Recycling is an effective limiter of greenhouse gas emissions.

• Soil test before you plant blueberries

  Published on December 17, 2012
  A simple soil test reveals whether blueberries will struggle or thrive in a new site.

• Greening your future, part one: junk mail

  Published on December 23, 2013
  The average household can receive as much as 69 pounds of junk mail annually.

• 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.

• The crisp clean air of autumn fouled by the smell of smoke

  Published on October 2, 2014
  Burning leaves and yard waste is a major cause of wildfires and contributes to air and water pollution. Composting is your best alternative for managing leaves, yard waste and food waste.

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  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.

• At-home soil-test kit makes lawn and garden maintenance simple and effective

  Published on April 30, 2012
  Michigan State University (MSU) Extension home lawn and garden soil test mailer and soil test website give home gardeners the tools they need to grow healthy plants, protect the environment and save money.

• Educational benefits of school gardening for students

  Published on May 16, 2016
  Research shows that school gardens can improve academic achievement.

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  Smart fertilizer use: Vegetable gardens begin with soil management plan

  Published on January 15, 2015
  A healthy soil is vital for a successful vegetable garden.

• Public Comment Sought on Draft Changes to Solid Waste Laws

  Published on July 26, 2016
  Changes to current solid waste laws have been proposed by a 13-member panel. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is asking for public comment on these changes by Aug. 1, 2016.

• Compost piles will warm up and steam in the winter

  Published on December 23, 2013
  Healthy organisms in the compost will be active and produce steam even in the winter time. Steaming compost is not an indication that the compost is on fire. Be Firewise by actively managing your compost.

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  Garbage to Garden: Mid-scale composting offered as a webinar

  Published on October 29, 2014
  Garbage to Garden is now a two-part webinar that focuses on composting strategies for community gardens, school gardens, urban farms and food establishments that want to close the sustainable loop through preserving their natural resources.