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Beyond boxwood: Alternative landscape shrubs for Michigan gardeners

Published on March 13, 2025
Pests like the box tree moth are making homeowners wonder what they can plant that will give a similar look and feel to boxwood in their gardens.
Soil testing through MSU Extension

Published on March 11, 2025
MSU Extension home lawn and garden and commercial soil tests provide access to personalized fertilizer recommendations for thousands of Michigan residents every year.
Learn Backyard Fruit Basics with Michigan State University Extension’s online course

Published on February 12, 2025
Introductory fruit growing concepts for small and tree fruits offered through self-paced course.
¿Cómo puedo saber si un pesticida es seguro para las abejas? Cinco pasos para proteger a las abejas de los pesticidas

Published on February 7, 2025
Cómo proteger a las abejas mientras se controlan las plagas.
Now is the time to learn to grow your own vegetables

Published on February 6, 2025
MSU Extension offers a self-paced online Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 course for individuals or groups.
MSU Extension Master Gardeners highlighted for volunteer efforts across the Upper Peninsula

Published on February 6, 2025
Over $71,000 in economic contributions provided through community gardening education.
AgrAbility mechanized rolling kneeler cart helps small farms tend low crops

Published on January 29, 2025
Michigan AgrAbility’s Fall 2024 Mechanical Engineering capstone project earned the Edison Award for Best Capstone Design Project.
Spotted lanternfly resources from MSU Extension

Published on January 14, 2025
Learn about this invasive species with these publications by the experts at Michigan State University.
Meet an MSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer who trained in 1980

Published on January 2, 2025
Margot McCormack of Wayne County joined the program in one of its original training classes.
Registration now open for MSU Extension’s winter online Foundations of Gardening course

Published on December 4, 2024
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden.