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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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Raise your hand for Michigan 4-H!
Published on March 28, 2019
Join me in voting for Michigan 4-H to support the next generation of 4-H’ers.
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Growing fruits and vegetables for your dog
Published on March 7, 2019
When planning your garden, don’t forget about your pooch. Dogs love fresh vegetables, too.
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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.
