I live in an apartment development in NW DC. I'm looking for a good definition for Integrated Pest Management to assist our community in selecting a landscaping contractor and an arborist. Thank you.

Is it safe to can sardines? If so, can they be treated as any small fish (left whole), per your fish canning directions on your website? Thank you.

I need to build a retaining wall in my vegetable garden about 40ft long by 2 feet high. I'm in a quandary about the appropriate materiel to use. I know that pressure treated lumber is not an option. Would composite lumber like the type used for decking be safe to use?

Greetings, I would like a Master Gardener to come and evaluate my landscape. Providing suggestions to help me better manage my wooded lot , native and rainwater gardens. Thank you.

I read if I saw this insect Im to report it ,twin lake mi as well as Fremont michigan

Do you know of a Community garden I could join that's close to Riggs Rd and University Blvd? Cherry Hill Rd is too far to carry water to their plots. Thank you in advance.

What plants should I be covering in Portland, Oregon?

I want to purchase B. Nodosa "Lady of the night," from a reliable seller in Bel, Air, Maryuland. Can you help by recommendaton? Thank you for your time.

1/22/2025 Hello, Has MSU created a registry for cottage food businesses? The bills passed in 2022 have the following information, but there is not a lot of detail available online about how to find out if it is actually a thing. Also MDARD has not updated cottage food law info to include these passed bills. https://www.google.com/search?q=does+msu+have+a+registration+for+cottage+food+vendors+for+bill+5671&sca_esv=115fbc7a5c2d88aa&ei=102RZ7HbFZTnwN4PhaHQqAs&ved=0ahUKEwjxoo3QjoqLAxWUM9AFHYUQFLUQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=does+msu+have+a+registration+for+cottage+food+vendors+for+bill+5671&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiQ2RvZXMgbXN1IGhhdmUgYSByZWdpc3RyYXRpb24gZm9yIGNvdHRhZ2UgZm9vZCB2ZW5kb3JzIGZvciBiaWxsIDU2NzFI8R5QlQZYlR1wAXgBkAEAmAGmAaAB5wuqAQM3Lje4AQPIAQD4AQGYAgigAs4HwgIKEAAYsAMY1gQYR8ICBRAhGKABwgIFECEYqwKYAwCIBgGQBgiSBwMxLjegB-tA&sclient=gws-wiz-serp [Yes, Michigan State University (MSU) has a registration program for cottage food vendors through the MSU Product Center. This program was made possible by House Bill 5671 (H-3). Explanation House Bill 5671 allowed cottage food operations to register with the MSU Product Center. The bill also required cottage food operations to label their products with their name, address, and MSU Product Center registration number. ] Can you point me in the right direction, please? Thank you for your time.

I have raised beds with about 5" of soil in them, with southern exposure. When I plant anything other than tomatoes or flowers (such as spinach, carrots, beans, etc.), it will grow to about 2"-4" and quit growing. Is it getting too much sun, and if so, how can I correct that problem. Or does my soil need more fertilizer? What ratio of fertilizer do you recommend? I am in Pueblo, CO 81008.

Tomatoes and flowers thrive. Thank you. - Barbara Vincent