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Smart gardening with deer: Deer-resistant summer bulbs, rhizomes, tubers and corms

Published on June 26, 2026
Summer blooming bulbs, rhizomes, tubers and corms that are planted in spring and early summer are avoided by deer.
Drive-by botany: Common spiderwort and northern catalpa

Published on June 19, 2026
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2026.
Scholarship application now open for MSU Extension’s Foundations of Gardening course

Published on May 20, 2026
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on May 4, 2026
2026 update: three AI platforms added! Plant identification apps for smartphones have seen significant improvements over the past several years. Now AI offers to take a photo and get an instant identification, but are they reliable?
Spring blooming lawn and garden weeds: A focus on winter annual identification and management

Published on April 16, 2026
Understand your spring blooming lawn and garden weeds for better control.
In-season crop rotation: Boosting garden health with cover crops

Published on March 23, 2026
Crop rotation is a time-tested gardening method that helps reduce pests, improve soil health and increase yields.
Living mulch between rows: A smart strategy for home gardens

Published on February 20, 2026
Living mulch is a type of ground cover planted between rows of vegetables to suppress weeds, conserve moisture and improve soil health.
Understanding companion, trap and cover crops: A guide for home gardeners

Published on January 13, 2026
Each plays a special role in improving soil health, managing pests, and boosting overall garden productivity.
Wildflowers and native plants: What’s the difference?

Published on November 21, 2025
Not all wildflowers are native. Know the difference before you buy.
Propagating Jack-in-the-pulpit

Published on November 18, 2025
Make more of Jack-in-the-pulpit, a beautiful native plant, by following these propagating tips.