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Scholarship application opens soon for MSU Extension’s Foundations of Gardening course

Published on May 6, 2026
Foundations of Gardening is a 10-week online course packed full of information to help you grow a healthier and more sustainable garden. Learn how to be a great gardener from Michigan State University Extension experts.
Plant identification? There’s an app for that—actually several!

Published on May 4, 2026
2026 update: three AI platforms added! Plant identification apps for smartphones have seen significant improvements over the past several years. Now AI offers to take a photo and get an instant identification, but are they reliable?
How to choose and when to apply grub control products for your lawn

Published on May 4, 2026
Not all the grub control products on store shelves will be effective at all times in the season. Here’s how to find an appropriate grub management strategy for your lawn.
Farmers and motorists can work together to prevent traffic collisions involving farm equipment

Published on April 17, 2026
Motorists and farmers can use these practical recommendations to avoid traffic collisions involving farm equipment.
New Michigan gardening calendar resources support home gardeners statewide

Published on April 6, 2026
Region‑specific gardening calendars help Michigan gardeners schedule planting dates using local frost timing and soil temperature guidance.
Flower gardening is good for you! Plan now for a beautiful cut flower garden

Published on March 12, 2026
When growing flowers for cutting, focus on a garden that will provide you with a good supply of flowers throughout the season, making you happy and healthy.
SARE professional development and graduate student grants now open

Published on March 3, 2026
Professional development grants up to $120,000 for train-the-trainer projects and $20,000 graduate student grants both fund sustainable and regenerative agriculture in Michigan and the North Central U.S.
New boxwood diagnostic tool now available to help Michigan homeowners protect their landscapes

Published on March 2, 2026
Check out our new user-friendly diagnostic guide designed to help you quickly identify common problems affecting boxwood shrubs and determine practical next steps for treatment and prevention.
Registration is open for the 2026 Market Garden & Small Vegetable Farm Day

Published on February 25, 2026
Participants will learn about topics for market garden and small vegetable farm production from MSU Extension specialists and educators.
What can I do about sandhill cranes in my yard and garden?

Published on February 19, 2026
Understanding their history and diet is a great first step.