MSU Extension 4-H Plants, Soils & Gardening

• Michigan 4-H Foundation offers mini-grants up to $1,000 for local programs

  Published on April 2, 2021
  The Michigan 4-H Foundation has announced grant and award opportunities of up to $1,000 to support local 4-H clubs and county programs for the 2021-2022 program year.

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  Plant science at the dinner table: Ginger

  Published on December 8, 2020
  Learn more about ginger and its popularity throughout the ages.

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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.

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  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.

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  Plant science at the dinner table: Cabbage

  Published on December 7, 2020
  Fun facts and folklore about cabbage.

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  Giving thanks for Extension Master Gardeners dedicated to community service and youth gardening education

  Published on November 30, 2020
  Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener volunteers start a new gardening club at a local elementary school.

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  Plant science at the dinner table: Popcorn

  Published on October 16, 2020
  Popcorn is one of the most popular snack foods, has a long and flavorful history and is good for you.

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  Planting bulbs, lasagna style

  Published on October 14, 2020
  Layering flower bulbs like a lasagna in a planting bed or container maximizes the impact of your bulbs in a small space.

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  Join Queen Quest to search for overwintering bumble bees

  Published on October 13, 2020
  How you can help researchers understand where bumble bees spend the cold months.

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  Naturalizing spring flowering bulbs

  Published on October 9, 2020
  A garden that is planned but looks unplanned is called a naturalized garden. The beauty of a naturalized garden is it looks as if it popped up naturally.