Resources
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Michigan Wild Bee Identification Cards
Published on December 3, 2024
These bee identification cards can help you learn about bees that you might see visiting flowers in your neighborhood. -
Composting: A Smart Gardening Practice that Recycles Yard and Garden Waste
Published on October 21, 2024
Composting lets smart gardeners use chemistry to produce their own garden soil amendment. -
Michigan On-Farm Produce Safety Newsletter
Published on July 31, 2024
News articles, fact sheets, videos and podcasts produced by Produce Safety Technicians and MSU Extension Educators to support growers and stakeholders succeed in their on-farm produce safety efforts. -
Smart Gardening: Don’t Guess - Soil Test!
Published on December 22, 2023
Get Your Home Lawn and Garden Soil Test Kit Today. -
Planting a Smart Vegetable Garden
Published on December 21, 2023
Considering which vegetables you like, how much space you have for them and how you'll meet their growing requirements will help you achieve a rewarding harvest. -
Frost-Free Dates
Published on April 25, 2022
When can I plant? Check your area’s frost free date. -
Lead Safety for the Home Gardener
Published on March 18, 2022
Information about lead found in soils, vegetables, water and crops. Learn what is safe and resources available to you. -
COVID-19 Safety Guidelines for Community Gardens
Published on June 8, 2020
This document provides suggested practices for community gardens and gardeners to stay safe and minimize risk of COVID-19 transmission. These guidelines are gathered from a combination of resources including the CDC, WHO and Extension services. -
Smart Gardening: Integrated pest management in vegetable gardens
Published on January 16, 2020
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an integral part of a smart garden. -
Smart Gardening: Pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit
Published on October 1, 2018
Smart Gardening tip sheet on pollination in vegetable gardens and backyard fruit
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