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Identifying and managing caterpillar pests of the cabbage family
Published on July 20, 2015
Home gardening strategies for identifying and managing caterpillars that feed on cabbages and their relatives. -
Cucumber downy mildew makes an early appearance in Michigan
Published on June 23, 2015
Cucumber and melon growers are urged to take action against cucumber downy mildew. -
Warm season vegetables to grow during summer
Published on June 11, 2015
There are many warm season vegetables you can grow now that do best when weather and soils are warm. -
Tips for growing tomatoes in your home garden
Published on April 27, 2015
Michigan State University Extension resources help gardeners grow a successful crop. -
“Cool” vegetables for you to grow this spring
Published on March 20, 2015
Start your gardening season earlier by planting cool season vegetables, which prefer lower temperatures for seed germination and plant growth. Some crops can be seeded together. -
Sowing seeds for a vibrant vegetable garden
Published on March 10, 2015
Planting tips from Michigan State University Extension can help you get your garden off to a great start. -
What fruit is growing on my potato plants?
Published on September 12, 2014
Gardeners have been surprised this year to find fruit produced on tops of potato plants. Learn how they are caused and why they are not edible. -
Tomato anthracnose: When those prized, ripe tomatoes go bad
Published on September 9, 2014
Ripe tomatoes are more prone to skin damage, which could lead to anthracnose. -
Garden safety for kids part 1: Getting ready for the garden
Published on August 11, 2014
How to pick the best day for gardening. -
Garden safety for kids part 2: Using tools and preventing injury
Published on August 11, 2014
Learn to stay safe in the garden.