News

Using cover crops in the home garden

Published on October 15, 2025
Integrating cover crops in home gardens is a good way to build soil and to get a jump start on next year's garden fertility needs.
Scholarship application now open for MSU Extension’s winter online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on October 14, 2025
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.
New box tree moth alert for Michigan homeowners and residents, now available in English and Spanish

Published on October 10, 2025
his updated alert provides an overview of box tree moth to help residents prepare as this invasive insect continues to spread in Michigan. English and Spanish versions now available.
Garden health evaluation – Part 1

Published on October 9, 2025
Assess and record your gardening practices now for greater future success.
Why test soil in the fall?

Published on October 9, 2025
Compared to spring, fall is an ideal time for soil testing. Here’s why.
New free online course about insects in the garden

Published on October 9, 2025
Sign up to receive six lessons by email about insect identification and their roles.
New pollination management resource for urban growers in the Great Lakes region

Published on October 6, 2025
A free pocket guide to help growers create and maintain native plant habitat to boost crop pollination by native bees is available through Michigan State University Extension.
Maple sap tubing workshop to be held in Newberry

Published on October 6, 2025
On November 11, 2025, Michigan Food and Farming Systems, Heroes to Hives, MSU Extension and the Michigan AgrAbility project will collaborate to offer a maple syrup sap collection tubing installation workshop.
2026 Scotland Garden Study Tour offered by the MSU Extension Master Gardener Program®

Published on September 25, 2025
Join Michigan State University Extension to see and experience the beauty, lore and history of Scotland’s gardens, castles and landscapes.
Fall color comes early

Published on September 23, 2025
Droughty conditions across much of lower Michigan have accelerated the fall color timeline.