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REBECCA KRANS MARQUETTE — Extension Master Gardeners contributed more than 1,000 volunteer hours in 2020 amounting to nearly $29,000 to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula communities. Extension Master Gardeners from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula were recognized on Nov. 20 for their many volunteer hours and continued assistance with Michigan State University Extension’s public gardening outreach and educational efforts. Although Extension Master Gardeners were not required to complete any volunte...

Calling all green thumbs. The Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners is now accepting applications for the 2021 Master Gardener Program, which will be conducted partially online this year. The program begins Feb. 2 and is scheduled to run 15 weeks. Classes will be conducted on Zoom and will constitute a college class on gardening in the High Desert climates of Sandoval County. The program includes classes taught by area specialists and New Mexico State University professors. Some of the topics to ...

While gardens may seem stark and colorless this time of year, there is indeed life within and beneath the winter landscape. Let’s take a look at the beneficial insects that

CANFIELD — Mahoning County’s master gardeners continue to help residents with their questions and concerns on plants, pests and plant diseases. What used to be an in-person program has moved to a virtual platform, but the mission remains the same. Until 2020, the plant and pest clinic was open every Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon, from the beginning of April through the end of October. There are 91 master gardeners in Mahoning County. During a normal year usually two dozen mast...

Gardening: Remembering Lawrence Klutz We all appreciated the way in which he shared his extensive knowledge of plants and gardening, in a positive and enlightening fashion. Author of the article: Bernadette Vangool Publishing date: Jan 07, 2021  •  January 7, 2021  •  3 minute read  •  Lawrence Klutz at Gardenscape. (photo by Bernadette Vangool) (for Saskatoon StarPhoenix Bridges gardening column, Jan. 7, 2021) jpg Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are in...