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• Extension Master Gardener Program Training Course Traverse City (Leelanau County)

  Date: Mar 05, 2020
  The MSU Extension Master Gardener Program is a volunteer leader training program for people who are enthusiastic to learn science based environmentally friendly gardening practices and share this knowledge with others to improve Michigan communities.

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  Planting Techniques: A Guide for Successful Plant Establishment (E3111)

  Published on November 11, 2015
  

• Gardening in Michigan

  Published on April 24, 2012
  Whether you are looking to save money, love fresh flavor, or just enjoy working with nature, Michigan is a great place for growing fruit, vegetables, flowers and other landscape plants.

• MSU Diagnostics Lab

  Published on March 15, 2012
  Michigan State University Diagnostic Services specializes in plant pathology, entomology, nematology and weed science work as a team to diagnose plant health and pest-related problems.

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  Turfgrass Pest Management: Training Manual For Comm Applicators - Category 3A (E2327)

  Published on April 2, 2012
  This manual provides the information readers need to become Michigan certified commercial applicators in Category 3A, Turfgrass Pests. It's also useful to homeowners and others.

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  Natural Shoreline Landscaping (E3158)

  Published on April 2, 2012
  

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  Fertilizing Home Lawns to Protect Water Quality (E0005)

  Published on April 2, 2012
  The first step in developing a fertilizer program for your lawn is to identify the objectives for the lawn area on your property. Homeowners demand a wide range of functions from their lawns. A guide to fertilizing home lawns to protect water quality.

• Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) test locations

  Published on April 9, 2012
  A list of state-wide Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) testings is available from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development,

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  Wildfire-Resistant Landscape Plants for Michigan (E2948)

  Published on November 10, 2015
  Most Michigan residents are surprised to learn that Michigan experiences 8,000 to 10,000 wildland fires each year. It is estimated that forest fires, brush fires and grass fires destroy or damage 100 to 200 homes, barns and outbuildings annually.

• Weather - Drought

  Published on July 2, 2012
  The MSU Extension Weather – Drought resource page provides timely information to agricultural producers as weather conditions impact their operation.

• Landscape, Nursery and Urban Forestry fact sheets

  Published on April 2, 2012
  

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  A Pocket Guide for IPM Weed Identification in Nurseries and Landscapes (E2982)

  Published on November 11, 2015
  A guide to weeds in nurseries and landscapes.

• Integrated Pest Management Resources

  Published on March 21, 2012
  Michigan State University's Integrated Pest Management Resources provides industry specific seasonal update, weather resources and scouting resource.

• Forest tent caterpillars and gypsy moths are feeding on trees

  Published on June 12, 2009
  

• Entomophaga responsible for dead gypsy moth caterpillars

  Published on June 26, 2009
  

• Japanese beetles are on the way

  Published on July 1, 2011
  Avoid pruning your plants in July or August. Unless, of course, you plan on serving pie to Japanese beetles.

• Maple petiole borer causing leaf drop in maple trees

  Published on May 31, 2012
  Late spring leaf drop was caused by an unpredictable pest called the maple petiole borer.

• Blood sucking parasites that start with the letter “D”: Deer flies and deer ticks

  Published on June 13, 2008
  

• Toxic mulch: When wood chips go bad

  Published on July 15, 2011
  A sour smell coming from your mulch could be the result of acids and other compounds. Use the proper precautions before placing in beds, especially during hot weather.

• Michigan Clean Sweep programs continue statewide in 2013

  Published on January 30, 2013
  Safely dispose of unwanted and outdated pesticides and mercury items through the Michigan Clean Sweep Program.