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Honoring our veteran gardeners of Michigan
Published on November 10, 2020
Meet William Jacobs, 21 years in the Air Force and a lifetime of gardening expertise. -
Reflections on cover crop use in Michigan
Published on September 11, 2020
Tools, species, and other developments offer more alternatives to fit cover crops into your rotation. -
Detect and avoid nematode problems in your fruit planting
Published on September 11, 2020
Fall is the time to take soil samples for nematode testing. -
Eroding away your economic and environmental progress
Published on July 17, 2020
Controlling erosion on your farm is good for the environment but also your pocketbook. -
How do I get a soil test kit when offices are closed?
Published on April 23, 2020
Online home lawn and garden soil test kits are still available through Michigan State University Extension. -
Smart Gardening: Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener
Published on January 15, 2020
Smart Gardening tip sheet on fertilizer basics for the smart gardener -
Fertilizer basics for the smart gardener
Published on January 15, 2020
Fertilizers can be applied to enhance growth in plants that exhibit a deficiency or require higher nutrient levels for success. -
Master Composter Course Teaches Composting Basics
Published on September 5, 2019
Composting is an easy, cost-efficient method of reusing yard waste make “black gold” to improve your lawn and landscape while saving money. -
Worm composting or vermicomposting
Published on August 15, 2019
Manage food scraps and small amounts of garden waste right at home by creating your very own worm compost. -
Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 2 of 3: Tracking soil temperature trends
Published on April 19, 2019
A look at soil temperatures in Michigan in the last 10 years gives a glimpse into when soils typically reach optimum levels for seedling emergence. -
Soil temperatures and planting timing – Part 3 of 3: Testing Enviroweather data
Published on April 19, 2019
The Enviroweather network of weather stations provides current and historical weather and soil data for nearly 100 sites within Michigan and northern Wisconsin—but how well do they represent conditions on your farm? -
Precision soil sampling: Every farm needs it!
Published on April 18, 2019
MSU Agriculture Innovation Day session will focus on importance of soil sampling for proper management. -
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. -
Five home hacks to reduce your food waste footprint
Published on October 30, 2018
Cutting food waste starts with you. -
Making the most out of your soil test
Published on March 13, 2018
What does soil pH mean for your garden? -
New resource available for winter manure application decisions
Published on February 20, 2018
How do I know if it is safe to spread manure this winter? -
Beautiful gardens are also resource-responsible
Published on February 14, 2018
Learn earth-friendly and resource-responsible techniques that’ll make your garden shine at the 2018 Grand Rapids Smart Gardening Conference on March 3. -
Smart gardeners improve their soil and weed control with organic mulch
Published on January 24, 2018
Mulch can be utilized in nearly every garden setting. -
Smart gardeners improve their soil and weed control with organic mulch
Published on January 24, 2018
Improve soil and weed control by using organic mulches in your vegetable gardens and ornamental landscape beds. -
Garden smarter with Michigan State University Extension programs
Published on August 14, 2017
If you haven’t heard of Michigan State University Extension’s Smart Gardening initiative, its goal is to promote earth friendly and sustainable practices that will save gardeners time, effort and money.
