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Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101: Late spring tips
Published on May 26, 2020
When can I plant my vegetable seeds and transplants in the garden? -
Getting youth involved in growing vegetables from seed
Published on May 11, 2020
Ideas for learning about how germination is affected by growing conditions. -
Hardening off vegetable transplants is easy!
Published on May 7, 2020
Help your vegetable seedlings adapt to their new garden home with the hardening off process. -
Binomial nomenclature: Two names are better than one
Published on May 6, 2020
Are you confused by the names you see on plant labels? Names help us identify plants so that we can provide the correct care for them. -
Learn about lakes, streams, and watersheds with MSU Extension
Published on April 24, 2020
Whether you want to dip your toes or take a deep dive, we have an educational experience for you. -
How do I get a soil test kit when offices are closed?
Published on April 23, 2020
Online home lawn and garden soil test kits are still available through Michigan State University Extension. -
Starting a raised bed garden
Published on January 7, 2020
An alternative to growing plants directly in the ground with boutique soil and better drainage. -
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 3: Lambsquarters and nutrition
Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn weeding into harvesting by teaching youth how some weeds are nutritious to eat, like common lambsquarters. -
MSU Extension’s Lawn and Garden Hotline continues to assist callers
Published on October 15, 2019
Available now Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. EST, statewide responder teams answer calls. -
Identifying and preventing freeze damage in fall vegetables
Published on October 4, 2019
Recent frost advisories are relevant for late-season vegetables.