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Master Gardener 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.
Master Gardener Grand Rapids (Kent County)

Date: Sep 03, 2019
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.
Master Gardener Detroit (Wayne County)

Date: Aug 17, 2019
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.
Establishing Wildflower Habitat to Support Pollinators of Michigan Fruit Crops (E3360)

Published on July 26, 2017
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.
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.
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.
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.
Growing milkweeds for monarch butterflies

Published on June 10, 2016
Keynote presenters announced for second annual national protecting pollinators conference

Published on July 11, 2017
The keynote presenters and their session descriptions have been announced for the 2017 Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference Oct. 9-11, in Traverse City, Michigan.
Pollinator conference in Traverse City to benefit landscapers and arborists

Published on August 15, 2017
Landscape, garden and turfgrass professionals will hear from nationally-known experts at fun and educational Protecting Pollinators in Urban Landscape Conference, Oct. 9–11, 2017, in Traverse City, Michigan.
When will my vegetables be ready to harvest?

Published on February 23, 2015
“My vegetables are in flower, how long before the fruit will be ready to harvest?” This is a question often asked by many vegetable growers and it is not always an easy answer.
MSU Students launch local food business made from campus grown foods

Published on June 27, 2017
Look for Land Grant Goods products this summer on campus.
Current honey bee and bumble bee stocking information

Published on April 12, 2019
Honey bees and bumble bees can be rented or purchased for crop pollination at appropriate stocking densities.
Experts in crop pollination to present in webinar series

Published on January 11, 2017
Growers can prepare for spring by hearing about recent pollination research.
Southwest Michigan Horticultural Days is set for Feb. 7-8, 2018

Published on December 20, 2017
Attend sessions on pollinator conservation, climate change, H2A worker program, direct marketing and wine grape canopy management and winemaking practices.
Are bumble bees causing my tomato flowers to fall off?

Published on April 12, 2019
Early market hoop house tomato growers are reporting blossom drop soon after bumble bee delivery, but the flower abortions are probably not caused by bees.
First national conference on how to protect pollinators in ornamental landscapes

Published on June 10, 2015
Twenty-two speakers, a poster session and an optional tour to Biltmore Estates and Gardens will be offered at the Protecting Pollinators in Ornamental Landscapes Conference Oct. 12-14, 2015.
Help reduce pesticide risk to bees and other pollinators

Published on June 8, 2015
A new guide from Michigan State University contains practical advice for fruit growers for reducing pesticide risk to bees and other pollinators.
Exploring pollinators with youth

Published on March 22, 2018
Using this activity to explore what pollinators do and why they are important is one way to engage youth in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).