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• Native Plants and Ecosystem Services

  Using Michigan native plants to produce win-win situations for agriculture, communities and the environment.

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• Oct 14

  Wild About Backyard Conservation Webinar Series-October 14th

  October 14, 2020 11:00AM – 12:00PM Zoom Webinar

  This webinar series is for anyone concerned about our natural resources and what they can do on their own property to promote conservation.

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  Erick Elgin

  Water Resource Educator
  elgineri@msu.edu
  231-928-1053
  

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  Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies

  Published on June 10, 2016
  

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

  Published on July 26, 2017
  

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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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  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.

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  Smart lakefront plants

  Published on May 10, 2016
  What lakefront property owner wouldn’t appreciate the pristine, relaxing environment found right at the water’s edge?

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  Smart Gardening: Trees and shrubs suitable for Michigan landscapes

  Published on May 11, 2016
  Beautiful landscapes begin with a strong foundation of woody trees and shrubs.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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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  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.

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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.

• Wildflowers and native plants: What’s the difference?

  Published on February 8, 2013
  Know what you are buying, because wildflowers and native plants are not the same thing.

• 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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  Introducing Michigan insects in the garden

  Published on June 11, 2020
  Thirteen weeks of facts about lesser known insects in the garden and a survey about milkweed insects.

• Enhancing beneficial insects with native plants

  Published on June 16, 2006
  

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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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  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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  10 things to think about before establishing pollinator habitat

  Published on June 8, 2016
  Reduce the confusion about pollinator habitat options with this guide and an upcoming event.