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Is your water garden having a RIPPLE effect on Michigan's waterways?
Published on May 14, 2021
While water gardens add beauty to backyards, it is important to be aware of the risks associated with aquatic invasive species and to prevent escape. -
Stop the spread of invasive species with a few simple practices
Published on May 13, 2021
Using boot brush stations, planting native species in your yard, and buying firewood locally are a few ways you can protect the environment. -
The best sampling procedures for accurate oak wilt testing
Published on April 28, 2021
Effective oak wilt management starts with confirmation of the disease. -
Oak Wilt Awareness Month in Michigan
Published on April 27, 2021
This campaign raises awareness about oak wilt prevention guidelines: avoid wounding trees between April 15-July 15, seal accidental wounds, do not move firewood, and take prompt action to control outbreaks. -
Webinar on search engine optimization for farm and food businesses held April 20
Published on April 16, 2021
Join us to learn simple practices to set up a website and other digital properties for success in the search results. -
Gardens' YouTube Videos
Published on April 15, 2021
Our Gardens' staff have been busy this spring creating YouTube videos on various gardening topics -
All hands needed to protect wild bee pollinators
Published on April 8, 2021
New research expands understanding that collaboration among farmers, consumers, policymakers and researchers is needed to support pollination by wild bees and honey bees across agricultural landscapes. -
Spring is early! Can I plant my garden now?
Published on April 2, 2021
Compared with average temperatures, the spring of 2021 is two weeks ahead, which has a few implications for Michigan gardens. -
Assessing frost and freeze damage to flowers and buds of fruit trees
Published on March 30, 2021
How to assess the impact of a freeze on early fruit development. -
Improve your garden with MSU Enviroweather’s tools and information
Published on March 17, 2021
Enviroweather’s weather-based models and forecasting interpret Michigan’s conditions to help gardeners make better decisions about plant care and pest management.