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Plant science at the dinner table: bananas

Published on December 8, 2022
There is much to learn about this incredibly popular fruit!
Christmas tree identification for kids: Part 2

Published on November 23, 2022
All Christmas trees are not created equally, you can learn to identify Christmas trees with a few easy tips.
Christmas tree identification for kids: Part 1

Published on November 23, 2022
All Christmas trees are not created equally, you can learn to identify Christmas trees with a few easy tips.
Michigan 4-H Foundation mini-grant recipients announced

Published on November 17, 2022
For the 2022-23 program year, the Michigan 4-H Foundation awarded 4-H mini-grants totaling just under $8,000.
Exploring your world: how plants cope with cold

Published on November 10, 2022
Discover how Michigan plants cope with the months of cold winter temperatures.
Force flower bulbs to grow indoors to battle the blues

Published on November 7, 2022
With the onset of cold weather and shorter days, one way to bring happiness into your home or office is to force bulbs.
Spring flowering bulbs: Planting now to ensure color in your spring garden

Published on November 3, 2022
Plan and plant now for the promise of life after Michigan’s long cold winter and vibrant colors that welcome the spring season.
Plant science at the dinner table: blueberries

Published on October 26, 2022
Americans enjoy blueberries year-round, fresh or frozen, in muffins, pancakes or smoothies. In fact, the U.S. per capita consumption has more than tripled since the mid-2000s.
Let’s grow grapes in containers

Published on October 20, 2022
Growing grapes may seem like an undertaking only for a trained viticulturist in a vineyard. But with a little planning, you can grow grapes in a container on a sunny patio or balcony.
Science with pumpkins and squash

Published on October 17, 2022
Halloween is a great time to investigate science as you carve your pumpkin.