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MSU Resources


Biological Control Program Sponsored by MSU Extension, MSU Experiment Station, with links and information on biological control, research, howto

Home Horticulture Database Full text, keyword searchable materials for the home gardener, with many pictures.

IPM FACTS - Index of Fact Sheets From MSU Extension, full text of IPM fact sheets, updated in 1998.

Landscape Crop Advisory Team Archive Landscape CAT newsletters from the last 4 years in a keyword searchable format.

MSU Diagnostic Center From the Diagnostic Center, information on the kinds of tests they run, how to take them, and the costs.

MSU Entomology Ask the Expert MSU Entomology offers frequently asked questions and a chance to leave a question for our experts to answer.

MSU Extension Entomology Bulletins Full text, keyword searchable bulletins on Entomology issues from MSU Extension. Not a complete listing.

MSUE Educational Materials Consumer Horticulture MSU Extension educational materials available for ordering on consumer horticulture issues.

Michigan County Extension pages A list to help you find your county office, with listing of staff, phone and fax numbers, web page, etc.

Michigan Master Gardener Homepage MSU Extension Master Gardener program offers information and links to information about the program.

Michigan Turfgrass Pals Sponsored by the Dept of Crops and Soil Sciences, this is a good listing of resources available from MSU on turf.


Resources at Other Sites


1999 Illinois Commercial Landscape & Turf Management Handbook Illinois Extension document covers horticulture, turf, landscape, etc. In downloadable Adobe Acrobat format only.

Bob Lippert's FAQ Regarding Soil Testing, Plant Analysis & Fert. Clemson University Extension, answers to many of the most frequently asked questions on these topics.

Commercial Turfgrass Information University of Florida, full text listing of miscellaneous, pests and controls.

Common Names of Plant Diseases From The American Phytopathological Society, searchable and list index of all major crops and their known diseases.

Entomology - Home and Garden Pubs North Dakota Extension, full text, scroll to find them.

Garden Gate A nonprofit site great for gardeners, Master Gardeners, more information focused on homeowners, some good connections.

Garden Guide From Montana Extension, full text newsletter answers consumer questions about the garden and gardening.

Gardening and Commercial Horticulture Minnesota Extension full text bulletins.

Gardening and Landscaping Rutgers University Extension, full text in Adobe Acrobat.

Grounds and Gardens University of Maryland, Extension, full text documents, uses Adobe Acrobat.

Home Garden Information Factsheets From Nova Scotia Department of Ag, full text article.

Home Pest/Garden Newsletters, Plant and Pest Advisories Rutgers offers good information, files are now in PDF format and require downloading and use of Acrobat to read.

Home and Garden Center University of Maryland, full text in Adobe Acrobat on gardening issues.

Home and Garden Information Center Clemson Extension full text information for the home gardener on managing their garden, good for newsletters,art.

HortSense - Turfgrass for the Pacific Northwest Washington State University Extension, text on pest and disease management for plants from the Pacific Northwest.

Horticulture - Lawns From Univerity of Missouri, full text bulletins on lawn management.

Horticulture Information - Homeowner From Mississippi Extension, full text articles on many common home owner questions.

Horticulture/Pest Newsletter Series Iowa State Extension offers good information in their newsletter series, updated monthly.

Lawn Care Questions and answers on most common law care questions. Hosted by Oregon State with full text.

Lawn Factsheets From Nova Scotia Department of Ag, full text article.

Lawn Information Nova Scotia Dept. of Agriculture, has turf management text, needs to be referenced against local information.

Lawn and Turf Information University of California Davis, full text article, must have Adobe Acrobat to read the file. Browse for article.

Ministry of Ag for Nova Scotia - Horticulture Guide From Nova Scotia, full text bulletins, pest guides, etc.

National Integrated Pest Management Network Sponsored by North Carolina IPM, this has some full text and some links related to management for home, garden and yards.

New Jersey Weed Gallery From Rutgers Extension, full text, searchable, and thumbnail of weeds. Good for new and advanced gardener.

Ornamental Landscape Series From University of Delaware Extension, full text fact sheets on many ornamental and landscape topics. Growing.

Ornamentals and Turf University of Florida, full text articles on all aspects of ornamental and turf management. Good listing of pesticides.

Ornmental Insects From Purdue, full text and visuals of common pests.

Pesticide Urban Initiative From Penn State Extension, full text articles and links on issues for homeowners.

Plant Answers Questions and answers on most commone gardening question, hosted by Texax A&M Extension, with interactive ability.

Purdue Extension Publications Full text documents about horticulture, entomology, etc. Broken into categoies, all in the same directory, page down.

Purude University Garden Publications From Purdue Extension, full text information in some basic bulletins.

Texas Pest Disease Handbook Query Form - Ground Covers From Texas A&M, full text, fully searchable database of pests and diseases by subject. Includes visuals.

Texas Pest Disease Handbook Query Form - Lawns & Turf From Texas A&M, full text, fully searchable database of pests and diseases by subject. Includes visuals.

The Lawn Institute A non profit corporation who have as a focus research and application of knowledge about turf, commercial and home.

Turf Tips From Purdue Extension, full text newsletter in season.

Turfgrass Missouri Extension has listings of turfgrass pests, diseases and the recommendations for management.

Turfgrass - Mississippi Cooperative Extension Full text articles on maintaining and starting new lawns. Some information appropriate to all lawns.

Turfgrass Care and Maintenance From Colorado State Extension, full text information on the management and control of turfgrass.

Weed Images and Descriptions Rutgers University Extension, good site to view clear images with text, site quick for size of files.

Weed Managment in Ornamentals and Turf University of Florida, full text articles on all aspects of ornamental weed management. Good listing of herbicides.


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