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Grow like a pro: Shop smart and pick the best plants
Published on April 18, 2025
Select healthy transplants to ensure a great start to a productive garden this season. -
What are lichens and what are they doing on my tree?
Published on April 16, 2025
Lichens are two-part organisms that are self-sufficient and harmless to their hosts. -
Compost Deep Dives – A webinar series
Published on April 15, 2025
Sign up for MSU Extension’s Summer Compost Series where you can enhance your composting skills, learn more about various composting techniques, best practice methods and get connected to others in the industry. -
Free Master Composter webinar series
Published on April 11, 2025
Sign up today to become a Certified Master Composter through our 4-week virtual learning series! -
Addressing ice storm damage to trees
Published on April 1, 2025
Use a professional tree service if you are uncertain about doing the job yourself.