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Spirea: Workhorse Shrub in Modern Landscapes (3/09/26)
Read Time 6 MIN
As planting season approaches, gardeners everywhere are contemplating ways to improve their landscapes. Spirea is a remarkably versatile, low-maintenance shrub prized for its graceful, arching, or compact forms, providing stunning, multi-season interest with vibrant foliage and delicate flowers...learn more
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March Gardening Tips (2/21/26)
Donna Aufdenberg | Read Time 1 MINIt's warming up! Find these tips and tasks to keep you busy in and around the garden in the month of March...learn more
Ficus: 2026 Houseplant of the Year (2/05/26)
David Trinklein | Read Time 10 MINDubbed 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
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
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