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Growing amaryllis, a favorite holiday plant

Published on December 16, 2024
Amaryllis is one of the most widely grown bulbs worldwide and comes in a beautiful array of colors and flower types.
Free online courses on pollinator protection offer a restricted use pesticide (RUP) credit for Michigan certified pesticide applicators

Published on December 6, 2024
Pesticide applicators in Michigan can take a free, self-paced, online course on pollinator protection to earn one RUP credit in categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 7A, Commercial Core or Private Core.
The shocking truth about topsoil

Published on December 6, 2024
What every gardener should know when purchasing topsoil.
Understanding hollow heart in potatoes

Published on December 6, 2024
Open cavities in the middle of potatoes is a defect known as hollow heart.
Registration now open for MSU Extension’s winter online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on December 4, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden.
Why is my crabapple tree losing leaves?

Published on December 4, 2024
Apple scab fungus on backyard apple trees can leave plants with few leaves, but the tree is not dying.
Tips for success with your first real Christmas tree

Published on November 22, 2024
Consider these tips to enjoy buying and setting up your farm-grown Christmas tree this holiday season.
Making your real Christmas tree last through the holidays

Published on November 22, 2024
Fresh tree, fresh cut and fresh water are essential in keeping your real Christmas tree fresh and hydrated throughout the holiday season.
Living Christmas trees: Another real tree option

Published on November 22, 2024
Enjoy holiday memories for years to come with a living tree.
Real Christmas trees: Which one is right for you?

Published on November 22, 2024
Consumers have an array of different Christmas trees to choose.