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Danielle Schrock joins Michigan State University Extension consumer horticulture team in central Michigan

Published on December 15, 2025
Counties in northern central Michigan welcome Danielle Schrock to work with Extension Master Gardeners, home gardeners and other partners across the state.
Registration now open for MSU Extension’s winter online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on December 3, 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.
Select the right garden mulch

Published on November 12, 2025
Mulch can help reduce weed competition, increase your garden's productivity, and reduce the time you spend working in your garden.
Preserving pumpkin and squash

Published on November 10, 2025
Enjoy tastes of fall throughout the winter months.
Can I harvest vegetables after frost?

Published on October 27, 2025
A little frost can make a late-season harvest even sweeter.
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.
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.