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Oct 9
2020 Smart Gardening for Butterflies
October 9, 2020 9:00AM – 3:00PM Kent/MSU Extension, 775 Ball Avenue, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Join us as we learn more about the 160 species of butterflies found in Michigan. Topics include identification, habitats, food sources and distribution.
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Benjamin Phillips
Vegetable Crop Expertise
phill406@msu.edu
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Sarah Rautio
Consumer Horticulture Educator
rautio@msu.edu
989-984-1059
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Bees of the Great Lakes Region and Wildflowers to Support Them (E3282)
Published on April 29, 2016
The pocket-sized guide is designed to help farmers and gardeners identify the many species of bees inhabiting Michigan and the rest of the Great Lakes region. -
Minimizing Pesticide Risk to Bees in Fruit Crops (E3245)
Published on June 1, 2015
Pollinating insects, of which bees are the most important, contribute significantly to the yield and quality of fruit crops in the United States. Pollination services provided by bees are worth billions of dollars annually to fruit crop industries. -
Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies
Published on June 10, 2016
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Varroa Mite Testing Kit (E3253)
Published on April 25, 2017
The varroa mite is a devastating pest in honey bee colonies. This kit can be used as part of an Integrated Pest Management strategy to monitor varroa mite levels to determine if your colony is at risk or requires treatment. -
Starting and Keeping Bees in Michigan: Rules and Regulations
Published on May 4, 2016
Before keeping bees in any state, it is important to know all the rules and regulations to make sure your apiary can run smoothly, and the health of your bees and your neighbors are protected. -
Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)
Published on July 26, 2017
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Michigan insects in the garden – Week 8: Syrphid flies
Published on July 30, 2020
Syrphid flies are the hummingbirds of the fly world. -
MSU to host Solar Pollinator Habitat webinar series
Published on August 21, 2020
Events will focus on establishing and maintaining a solar pollinator habitat -
Grower meeting on pollinator conservation practices April 27
Published on April 11, 2017
Pollinators and pesticides expert Meghan Milbrath will discuss research on which practices are known to harm pollinators and ways to minimize the risk. -
Get your buzz on: Third annual Bee Palooza marks National Pollinator Week at MSU
Published on June 12, 2014
Join us Sunday, June 22, at the MSU Horticulture Gardens to have fun and learn all about pollinators! -
Visit the Smart Gardening booth at the 2017 Lansing Home and Garden Show
Published on March 15, 2017
Welcome spring and receive great Smart Gardening tips to save you time and money at the Lansing Home and Garden Show, March 16-19, 2017. -
Smart Gardening to support monarchs
Published on January 6, 2017
Support monarchs with a season-long display of flowering trees, shrubs and perennials in your yard. Include milkweed for the caterpillars. -
Protect against blossom blights in blueberries
Published on May 6, 2015
Bloom is a critical time to protect blueberries against blossom blights, especially with the wet forecast. Use a broad-spectrum fungicide (mix) with systemic properties. -
Making seedballs with youth
Published on May 14, 2018
Youth across Michigan are interested in increasing pollinator habitat. Learn how you can help by making seedballs. -
Garden Extravaganza Conference cultivates smart gardening practices for all
Published on March 26, 2015
Garden enthusiasts can learn about smart gardening practices and more at the Garden Extravaganza Conference, April 11, 2015 in Marquette, Michigan. -
Mason and leafcutter beekeeping
Published on May 15, 2015
Like the idea of keeping bees, but not the idea of stings, swarms or lifting heavy boxes of sticky honey? Keeping other native pollinators might be for you. -
The Protection Plan for Managed Pollinators in Michigan draft release
Published on March 29, 2017
Michigan has released its draft plan to protect managed pollinators from pesticide threats. This joint effort is designed to provide clear actions that can be taken to reduce pesticide exposure to bees.
