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Pollination and our food system

Published on November 20, 2024
Do people make the connection between pollination and our food supply?
Melanie Fuhrmann joins MSU Extension consumer horticulture team in Oakland County

Published on November 5, 2024
Melanie Fuhrmann will work with Extension Master Gardeners, home gardeners and other partners in Oakland County and across the state.
Spongy moth basics

Published on October 30, 2024
Spongy moth infestations are in the future – know the basics of spongy moth and be prepared.
Spring 2025 Michigan beekeeping schools and conferences

Published on October 29, 2024
Michigan beekeeping associations host several in-person and virtual conferences for beekeepers.
Who’s that digging in my yard: Skunks, raccoons or moles?

Published on October 18, 2024
Gain a better idea of which critter is digging up your yard or garden by the damage they cause.
Consider nature when designing your garden

Published on October 18, 2024
Canadian Garden Study Tour brings nature’s design to foreground.
MSU Pollinator Champions updated online course available

Published on October 14, 2024
Michigan State University updated a popular online course about pollinators in Michigan with new accessibility features, graphics and resources. The course is available at no charge to participants.
Scholarship applications now open for MSU Extension’s winter online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on October 11, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden.
Canadian Garden Study Tour connects people, places and plants

Published on October 9, 2024
MSU Extension Master Gardeners and friends bring back knowledge and experiences to share with others.
Add common milkweed to your garden to make colorful insects happy

Published on September 30, 2024
Milkweed plants can serve as host to many kinds of interesting insects.