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2020 Advanced Diagnostics Workshop Series

Date: Feb 06, 2020
Hone your gardening skills and gain confidence during this three-part, hands-on diagnostic series.
Smart fertilizer use: Vegetable gardens begin with soil management plan

Published on January 14, 2015
A healthy soil is vital for a successful vegetable garden.
Smart Gardening: Choosing a smart site for your vegetable garden

Published on May 12, 2016
Smart Gardening tip sheet on choosing a smart site for your vegetable garden.
Smart gardening for kids: How to make your yard bee-friendly

Published on January 1, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet for kids on how to make your yard bee-friendly
Smart Gardening: Considerations for growing backyard tree fruit

Published on February 7, 2018
Smart Gardening tip sheet on growing backyard tree fruit
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.
Smart Gardening: Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species

Published on January 16, 2020
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
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.
Smart Gardening to prevent oak wilt

Published on August 9, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to recognize, prevent and control oak wilt.
Smart Gardening: Smart lawn alternatives to protect pollinators

Published on April 5, 2016
Create pollinator-friendly lawns that are inviting to bees and other pollinators.
Smart Gardening: Invite pollinators by creating a smart habitat

Published on April 5, 2016
There are many ways you can make your landscape more inviting for bees and other pollinators.
Smart Gardening: Integrated pest management in vegetable gardens

Published on January 16, 2020
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an integral part of a smart garden.
Smart Gardening: Know the insects that look like bees

Published on October 1, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on knowing and identifying the insects that look like bees.
Smart Gardening: Pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees

Published on January 11, 2019
Smart Gardening tip sheet on pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees
Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit

Published on October 1, 2018
Smart Gardening tip sheet on pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit
Growing elderberry in the garden

Published on January 27, 2020
Identify the right conditions and potential pests before selecting elderberry for your smart garden.
Smart gardening featured at Escabana Kiwanis Home and Garden Show

Published on March 20, 2019
Cover crops, composting, invasive species and square-foot gardening are key themes at this year’s Smart Gardening booth at the Escanaba Kiwanis Home and Garden Show April 5-7, 2019.
Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit

Published on June 3, 2019
Produce more vegetables and fruit by understanding the process of pollination and how you can protect pollinators.
Pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees for smart gardening

Published on June 3, 2019
Why fruit trees need pruning and training and tips to do it right.
Smart Gardening Conference to focus on smart plants

Published on February 13, 2020
Learn about the magical interactions between flowers and their pollinators at the 2020 Smart Gardening Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.