Resources

From Michigan State University

• NEW: Impatiens downy mildew and alternatives for home landscapes
• Master Gardener Volunteer Program: horticulture education and volunteer leader training program.
• Extension county offices: local resources and contacts.
• Search Extension’s publications, DVDs, and other resources.
• Diagnostic Services: help solving plant problems.
• Soils and Plant Nutrient Lab: determine if your soil is optimum for your garden.
• MSUE Lawn and Garden: articles with advice for your landscape and gardening plantings and lawn.
• Gardens, lawns & landscapes from MSU Extension and our colleagues in other states.
• Michigan Fresh: explore Michigan’s fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamentals

From other universities

• Interactive Plant Manager is an online diagnostic database for woody ornamentals from Cornell University’s IPM Program.
• The Garden Professors blog from Washington State University Extension.
  

Publications from MSU Extension

Most of these publications can be ordered from MSUE online or call 517-353-6740. The links listed are pdf files of these publications. (Download Adobe Reader for pdf files)

• Flowers
• Fruit
• Landscaping
• Lawns/grass
• Miscellaneous (beneficial insects, houseplants, pesticide safety, organic options)
• Preservation
• Trees
• Vegetables
• Weeds