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Ficus: 2026 Houseplant of the Year (2/05/26)
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Dubbed the 'House Plant of the Year,' Ficus is an incredibly diverse genus of plants that can provide tasty snacks, privacy as hedges, durable houseplants and even climbing vines. There's a Ficus for just about every need....learn more
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Plant Diagnostic Clinic 2025 Annual Report for Horticultural Crops (2/04/26)
Peng Tian | Read Time 4 MINIn 2025, the MU Plant Diagnostic Clinic (MU-PDC) received a total of 443 samples specifically within the horticultural categories: Ornamentals, Fruits, and Vegetables. Can you guess which veggie took the cake for the most submitted?...learn more
February Gardening Tips (1/22/26)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINIt's freezing out there! Use these helpful gardening tips and tasks to keep you busy throughout the month of January...learn more
Dr. Ward's Amazing Case (1/06/26)
David Trinklein | Read Time 4 MINWhile observing a moth in a bottle, Dr. Nathaniel Ward discovered plants' abilities to thrive in enclosed spaces. This lead to what we know as the modern day terrarium...learn more
January Gardening Tips (12/15/25)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINIt's freezing out there! Use these helpful gardening tips and tasks to keep you busy throughout the month of January...learn more
Paperwhites: Instant Spring, Just Add Water (12/09/25)
David Trinklein | Read Time 4 MINDuring the dull, lifeless days of winter, gardeners everywhere long for a hint of spring and the ensuing outdoor growing season. From the Mediterranean region comes a bulb that has given endless winter pleasure to plant lovers everywhere....learn more
December Gardening Tips (11/17/25)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINIt's getting cold out there! Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of December...learn more
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