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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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Plant science at the dinner table: Carrots
Published on December 8, 2020
Carrots are Bugs Bunnies’ “go-to food”. Like Bugs, carrots are one of America’s favorite vegetables. -
Finding happiness one bloom at a time
Published on December 8, 2020
Stuck at home? Bring a little bit of happiness to your life with flowers this winter. -
Plant science at the dinner table: Ginger
Published on December 8, 2020
Learn more about ginger and its popularity throughout the ages.
