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Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter
Published on May 7, 2024
News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts. -
Smart Gardening: Using Native Plants Is a Smart Choice for Michigan Landscapes
Published on April 30, 2024
Tip sheet on using native plants for Michigan landscapes. -
Smart Gardening: Growing Backyard Fruit Trees
Published on April 30, 2024
Smart Gardening tip sheet on growing backyard tree fruit -
Field Horsetail: A Plant As Old As Time
Published on February 2, 2024
Explore what it is about field horsetail that makes it so persistent and what the options are if it is undesirable. -
Smart Gardening: Pruning and Training Backyard Apple and Pear Trees
Published on January 16, 2024
Smart Gardening tip sheet on pruning and training backyard apple and pear trees -
Smart Shorelands: Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species
Published on January 4, 2024
Smart Gardening tip sheet on how to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. -
Smart Shorelands: Keep it Clean to Protect Frogs and Toads
Published on January 4, 2024
Frogs and toads are great companions for your yard and garden. They eat pests like beetles, cutworms and slugs and are an important food source for a variety of other animals including herons, mink, foxes and fish. -
Smart Shorelands: Soak Up the Rain with a Smart Rain Garden
Published on January 4, 2024
Beautify your yard and neighborhood while helping the environment with a rain garden. -
Smart Shorelands: Stormwater Solutions for Protecting Your Waterfront
Published on January 4, 2024
Not only can smart stormwater practices improve water quality, they can also enhance the natural beauty of your landscape, improve wildlife habitat, and conserve water. -
Smart Shorelands: Planning Your Nearshore Garden
Published on January 4, 2024
Extending your lakefront garden into the water opens an exciting new opportunity to enhance your property’s beauty and function.