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Homegrown onions tell you when to harvest them
Published on August 3, 2012
Learn to read your home grown onions – they will tell you when to harvest them. -
Stupid tomato tricks: Why isn’t my fruit cute?
Published on August 2, 2012
Several physiological problems can ruin the appearance of tomatoes. -
What is evapotranspiration and why it matters
Published on July 25, 2012
Under drought conditions, plants may not be able to extract water fast enough to keep up with evapotranspiration. -
To safeguard Michigan’s water resources, check before choosing fertilizers
Published on July 24, 2012
Following these four simple steps will help you determine what kind of fertilizer you need for your lawn and garden – if any – and how much. -
Spider mite populations thrive in hot dry summers
Published on July 13, 2012
Begin scouting vegetable gardens, berries and landscape plants for the first signs of a spider mite problem. -
Hungry deer are devouring Hostas and more
Published on July 5, 2012
Deer browsing seems to be a big problem this summer. Consider these tips for preventing deer damage to your landscape. -
Proper fertilization: Take key step with square footage calculator
Published on July 5, 2012
Online calculator conveniently determines the exact area of lawn or garden, saving you money and protecting the environment from over-fertilization. -
Growing cole crops without pesticides
Published on June 25, 2012
Tired of bugs in your broccoli? It’s possible to grow it bug-free without pesticides. -
Slugs are making tracks on my garden favorites!
Published on June 22, 2012
Mid-summer slug damage on Hostas and other garden plants sometimes makes the plant look like Swiss cheese. -
Grow successful vegetable gardens in small spaces
Published on June 5, 2012
Don’t feel limited by the amount of space you have in your yard – you can still grow a bountiful vegetable garden for your family.