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Lead concerns for gardeners: Reducing health risk
Published on October 21, 2025
Gardeners concerned about lead in their soil can reduce the risk of harm to their health. -
Invasive jumping worms: Background, identification and control
Published on October 21, 2025
Take action now to protect your garden and slow the spread of these invasive pests. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Watering strategies to keep a garden productive
Published on June 26, 2025
Keeping a garden properly irrigated requires knowing how much water to use and the right way to water. -
Avoid herbicide misuse at home, things to know before you buy
Published on May 30, 2025
A little herbicide homework can increase efficacy, safety and cost savings. -
Not your mother’s Roundup
Published on May 8, 2025
The ingredients in Roundup branded products have changed. What does that mean for you? -
Grow like a pro: Shop smart and pick the best plants
Published on April 18, 2025
Select healthy transplants to ensure a great start to a productive garden this season. -
Soil testing through MSU Extension
Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.