More specifically, these areas include information on trees, shrubs, lawn, plants vegetable and fruit crops, flowers and indoor plants regarding growing and care, disease and insect problems.   Both household and outdoor insect identifications and control are available. Pesticide recommendations and information on biological control are available.

Soil testing is available all year. Tests for lawns, flower and vegetable gardens, trees and shrubs, fruit trees, small fruit and deer plots are available. A recommendation for fertilizer is part f the testing process.

Horticulture Hotline: call to have questions answered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or leave a message at 517-546-3950.

Our Vegetable planting schedule recommendations will aid you in determining when to prepare your gardens.

Green Tips : With each passing season and the shrinking of many people's resources, vegetable gardening is beginning a new renaissance.  What's old is new again and the modern Victory Garden is reborn.  These information resources or "Green Tips" will help you choose updated information on vegetables that are of interest to you.  If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact Gretchen Voyle, Horticulture Educator.  MSU Extension offers soil tests and recommendations to make your garden a productive one! 

Emerald Ash Borer: This insect has been damaging and killing ash trees since 2002 in Livingston County. This Asian beetle attacks only trees that belong to the genus Fraxinus. These are mainly white and green ash, including such cultivars as 'Autumn Purple' and 'Marshall Seedless.' Educational information is available on detecting problems and preventative treatments.