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Don't Pick Poison: When Gathering Mushrooms for Food in Michigan (E2777)
Digital Document
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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Native Plants and Ecosystems Services: Producing Win-Win Solutions for Agriculture (E3167)
Digital Document
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). -
Selecting Native Plants or Well-adapted Plants Video
Digital Document
Published on May 23, 2016
Selecting native or well-adapted plants to simplify meeting the plant’s needs. -
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Aquatic Plant Identification
Event
Date: Aug 07, 2019
This course aims to give an introduction to the morphology and terminology of aquatic plants and how to identify the most common species in Michigan. -
Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)
Digital Document
Published on July 26, 2017
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Using native wildflowers in the home landscape
Article
Published on March 3, 2011
Using native wildflowers in the home landscape can add beauty, attract local pollinators and wildlife, and reduce garden inputs. -
Field Botany
Event
Date: Aug 07, 2019
We will learn about plants ecological relationships and be able to identify up to 50 plants in three different habitats. -
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Native plants: Learn more about the benefits of these plants
Article
Published on November 21, 2012
Michigan native plants are both beautiful and beneficial in yards and gardens. -
Native plants for naturalizing your lakeshore property
Article
Published on March 27, 2012
Plant selection is key to creating a natural shoreline. -
Native plants provide a smart solution for your gardening challenges
Article
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. -
2019 Smart Gardening Apprentice Program
Event
Date: Apr 10, 2019
Join other Extension Master Gardeners for a summer-long Smart Gardening Program that will expand your gardening skills! -
Adding native plants to your garden
Article
Published on December 18, 2014
Native plants have several characteristics that make them appealing as garden and landscape plants. -
Going native with Michigan trees
Article
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. -
Native plants for Michigan landscapes: Part 1 – Trees
Article
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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Order native plants for shorelines early
Article
Published on January 26, 2017
Native plants are grown for local markets. If you are planning a shoreline restoration ordering your plants well in advance of need ensures that the provider will have enough for your needs. -
Understanding lakeshore ecosystems — Part 5: Selecting native plants
Article
Published on December 29, 2017
Planting native plants on your lakeshore can help to enhance the ecosystem by providing habitat for animals and aquatic animals. There are many resources available to help you select the plants that are best suited to your lakeshore.
