Itching to learn about poison ivy?
Explore the basics of plants and plant science – plant growth, soils, plant varieties, pest control measures, equipment and gardening techniques – through 4-H plants, soils and gardening projects. Learn about crop and soil sciences wherever you can grow plants, whether that’s in a basket, on a small garden plot or on an acre of land. Discover the magic of the earth and harvest a bushel full of knowledge and experience.
Seeds, Weeds & Garden Reads—Michigan 4-H Gardening & Nutrition Activities for 5 to 8 Year Olds
- Introduction to Activity Guides
- The Run Away Pumpkin Activity Guide
- Pumpkin Pie in a Bag
- The Giant Cabbage Activity Guide
- Coleslaw With Apples
Contact
For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:
Dixie Sandborn, Extension Specialist
Department of Horticulture
Michigan State University
414 Plant and Soil Sciences Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1325
Email: sandbord@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-5191 Ext. 1404
For more information on the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden, contact:
Norman K. Lownds, Ph.D., Curator, Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden
Department of Horticulture
Michigan State University
A-240B Plant and Soil Sciences Building
East Lansing MI 48824
Email: lownds@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-5191 Ext. 1349
News
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Time to start thinking about summer projects
Published on February 18, 2019
It's not too early to start thinking and planning for projects you would like to learn about during the upcoming summer.
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George Washington Carver’s contributions to agriculture in the U.S.
Published on February 13, 2019
George Washington Carver, known as the “Peanut Man,” was a world-class educator and famous botanist.
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Using pollinator gardens to help teach math
Published on January 29, 2019
Engaging youth in planning and designing a pollinator garden can help them gain comfort with math.
