http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/rss/info/home_gardening en berrym23@anr.msu.edu Copyright 2012 2012-05-15T20:40:22+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/maple_seeds_dropping_in_soon/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/maple_seeds_dropping_in_soon/#When:15:02:46Z 2012 provides a bumper crop of these maple “helicopters” and “whirligigs.” 2012-05-11T15:02:46+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/fungi_in_lawns_getting_interesting/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/fungi_in_lawns_getting_interesting/#When:20:22:19Z The rainfall over the last couple of weeks has resulted in some interesting sightings in lawns. 2012-05-10T20:22:19+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/is_there_a_hoophouse_in_your_future/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/is_there_a_hoophouse_in_your_future/#When:20:15:37Z Hoophouses are becoming a popular way for gardeners and vegetable farmers to extend our Michigan growing season. 2012-05-08T20:15:37+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/corn_gluten_acts_an_alternative_organic_weed_control/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/corn_gluten_acts_an_alternative_organic_weed_control/#When:14:31:42Z Tired of weeding, but don’t like the ecological impacts of synthetic herbicides? Controlling weeds with a natural product makes good sense. 2012-05-08T14:31:42+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/perennial_fertilization_fact_sheets_now_available/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/perennial_fertilization_fact_sheets_now_available/#When:19:23:58Z New fact sheets help gardeners learn more about fertilizing both new and established perennial gardens. 2012-05-07T19:23:58+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/great_compost_in_five_easy_steps/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/great_compost_in_five_easy_steps/#When:14:47:32Z A backyard compost bin provides an organic, humus-like product that can enhance your soil by increasing organic matter and adding beneficial organisms to create a balanced soil ecosystem. 2012-05-07T14:47:32+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/protect_michigan_water_resources_and_grow_healthy_lawns_with_go_green_tip_sheet/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/protect_michigan_water_resources_and_grow_healthy_lawns_with_go_green_tip_sheet/#When:20:13:34Z Updated lawn care tip sheet reflects recent changes to the Michigan Fertilizer Law regarding lawn fertilizer and its application. 2012-05-03T20:13:34+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/now_is_the_time_to_pull_garlic_mustard_one_of_michigans_most_invasive_weeds/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/now_is_the_time_to_pull_garlic_mustard_one_of_michigans_most_invasive_weeds/#When:20:04:48Z Garlic mustard’s rapid growth will give it a leg up on seed production for next year. Don’t hesitate to pull it out or get creative and make a salad! 2012-05-02T20:04:48+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/growing_tomatoes_in_the_garden/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/growing_tomatoes_in_the_garden/#When:14:23:21Z Learn more about our favorite vegetable/fruit, the tomato. 2012-05-02T14:23:21+00:00 http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/european_pine_sawflies_will_soon_be_here/ http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/european_pine_sawflies_will_soon_be_here/#When:17:19:01Z May is the month to monitor for European pine sawflies in pines. 2012-05-01T17:19:01+00:00