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Beyond honey bees: Seeking alternative pollinators

Published on July 2, 2026
Some plants require specialists to help in the pollination process
Registration now open for MSU Extension’s Foundations of Gardening course

Published on July 1, 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.
When temperatures soar, MSU Extension has answers to help you keep cool

Published on July 1, 2026
MSU Extension’s expert guidance and resources can help Michiganders navigate the impacts of extreme heat at home, on the farm, and outdoors.
Smart gardening with deer: Deer-resistant summer bulbs, rhizomes, tubers and corms

Published on June 26, 2026
Summer blooming bulbs, rhizomes, tubers and corms that are planted in spring and early summer are avoided by deer.
New edition of Tools for Varroa Management from the Honey Bee Health Coalition

Published on June 24, 2026
The new edition includes extensive revisions, treatment tables, and updates for beekeepers to manage Varroa mites.
Getting started with beekeeping in Michigan

Published on June 23, 2026
Resources and information for new and practicing beekeepers.
Michigan expands invasive plant list: What retailers and homeowners need to know

Published on June 23, 2026
Michigan adds six species to its invasive list, with phased bans beginning June 19, 2026.
Drive-by botany: Common spiderwort and northern catalpa

Published on June 19, 2026
Profiles of common Michigan roadside flora in early June 2026.
When beige beetles with orange legs start to take over your garden this summer

Published on June 18, 2026
A high population of rose chafers can do serious damage to plants in the landscape.
Perennial grass weed control in cool-season lawns

Published on June 18, 2026
One of these things is not like the others. Learn tactics for controlling perennial grass weeds in your lawn.