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What bug chewed on my plants last night?
Published on June 27, 2024
Under cover of darkness, a variety of animals might chew on your leaves. So how do you know who to blame and what to do about it? -
Tips for composting in the summertime
Published on June 27, 2024
Tips and tricks to keep in mind when managing your backyard compost pile during the summer. -
When beige beetles with orange legs start to take over your garden this summer
Published on June 20, 2024
A high population of rose chafers can do serious damage to plants in the landscape. -
Box tree moth quarantine covers 12 southern Michigan counties
Published on June 19, 2024
The regulated area for box tree moth includes 12 southeast and central Michigan counties: Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Livingston, Oakland, Jackson, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair. -
Veggie Vibes Social Time, Third Tuesdays at Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center
Published on June 18, 2024
Visit the MSU research farm outside Benton Harbor and learn about vegetables and vegetable production from peers and experts in a social walk-about setting. -
Get a head start on the summer food preservation season
Published on June 14, 2024
Get your equipment ready and learn how to preserve your favorite foods. -
Some cultivars of annual plants are pollinator-friendly
Published on June 6, 2024
There is a wide variation in pollinator attractiveness in the most popular annual bedding plants. -
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan
Published on June 6, 2024
Resources and information for new beekeepers. -
European hornet, a large wasp active in spring
Published on June 3, 2024
There is nothing unusual about finding large wasps in Michigan. -
European frog-bit: Be on the lookout for this aggressive invasive plant
Published on June 2, 2024
European frog-bit is a prolific invasive aquatic plant that is creating a mess along the shores of the Great Lakes.