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  Don't Pick Poison: When Gathering Mushrooms for Food in Michigan (E2777)

  Published on November 10, 2015
  The ultimate decision whether to eat a wild mushroom is yours. MSU, the Michigan Department of Public Health, the authors of the publication and those contributing to the subject assume no responsibility for the safety or well-being of mushroom collectors.

• Using native wildflowers in the home landscape

  Published on March 3, 2011
  Using native wildflowers in the home landscape can add beauty, attract local pollinators and wildlife, and reduce garden inputs.

• Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)

  Published on July 26, 2017
  

• Going native with Michigan trees

  Published on March 14, 2011
  Michigan is home to dozens of native trees that connect us to Michigan’s natural heritage, enhance our landscapes and improve the diversity of our urban and community forests.

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  Could you please tell me what native plants I can plant on the drain field?

  Published on September 7, 2018
  Landscaping over your Septic system whether a formal garden or informal one can be tricky. You want to have a beautiful yard but not at the expense of damaging your onsite waste water system.

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  Smart lakefront plants

  Published on May 10, 2016
  

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  Native Plants and Ecosystems Services: Producing Win-Win Solutions for Agriculture (E3167)

  Published on April 2, 2012
  This brochure explains the many benefits of growing native plants in a variety of settings (agricultural, urban, suburban, and semi-natural and natural landscapes).

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  Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies

  Published on June 10, 2016
  

• Enhancing beneficial insects with native plants

  Published on June 16, 2006
  

• Native plants for Michigan landscapes: Part 1 – Trees

  Published on April 5, 2011
  Native plants are a great addition to the landscape to provide a thrifty, no-nonsense landscape for years to come.

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  How pollinators can help farmers and renewable energy score

  Published on June 18, 2019
  A new state policy will allow installation of solar arrays on preserved farmland if pollinator protection practices developed in a scorecard by Michigan State University entomologists are followed.

• Selecting Native Plants or Well-adapted Plants Video

  Published on May 23, 2016
  Selecting native or well-adapted plants to simplify meeting the plant’s needs.

• Native plants for naturalizing your lakeshore property

  Published on March 27, 2012
  Plant selection is key to creating a natural shoreline.

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  Learn All About Southwest Michigan’s Plants in a Field Botany Course

  Published on July 23, 2018
  The course is open to plant enthusiasts of all levels, from hobbyist gardeners to professional plant biologists.

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  Native plants provide a smart solution for your gardening challenges

  Published on May 13, 2015
  A wide variety of native plants that will provide seasonal interest, color and wildlife habitat can be used in challenging landscape situations.

• Native plants: Learn more about the benefits of these plants

  Published on November 21, 2012
  Michigan native plants are both beautiful and beneficial in yards and gardens.

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  Become a Michigan Master Naturalist

  Published on April 1, 2019
  Bringing nature home is the motto for Michigan Master Naturalists as they learn about conservation. Master Naturalists do this through gaining understanding of the interconnectedness of native plants and animals and human activity.

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  Milkweed tussock moth larvae feed on common milkweed

  Published on July 19, 2016
  Milkweed is not just for monarch butterflies – milkweed tussock moths are also a frequent diner.

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  Add common milkweed to your garden and make homeless insects happy

  Published on September 28, 2016
  Milkweed plants can serve as host to many kinds of interesting insects, and can be grown using seeds of other milkweed plants.

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  Smart trees and shrubs for Michigan landscapes

  Published on May 11, 2016