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Michigan State University Extension hires statewide compost systems educator

Published on November 17, 2023
New compost systems educator Eliza Hensel brings a community approach to composting.
When it comes to Christmas trees, when is a shortage not a shortage?

Published on November 16, 2023
Michigan consumers looking for a real Christmas tree will have plenty of options.
Making your real Christmas tree last through the holidays

Published on November 16, 2023
Fresh tree, fresh cut and fresh water are essential in keeping your real Christmas tree fresh and hydrated throughout the holiday season.
Real Christmas trees: Which one is right for you?

Published on November 16, 2023
Consumers still have an array of choices as supplies tighten for some Christmas tree species.
Nostoc: The mysterious green jelly on your lawn

Published on November 14, 2023
An organism older than the dinosaurs could be living in your lawn! Nostoc is not easy to control. Cyanobacteria have been around for about 3.5 billion years and have survived conditions ranging from volcanoes to the Ice Age.