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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.
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.
Save the date for the 2019 Starting and Sustaining a School Garden Conference

Published on December 17, 2018
Come to Starting and Sustaining a School Garden Conference to get your garden off to a great start and keep it on track.
Spotlight on agricultural education: Practicing non-formal agricultural education in rural schools

Published on November 21, 2018
When the FFA program is not available in your area, what other options exist?
Spotlight on agricultural education: Linking the school garden to the farm

Published on November 21, 2018
Teaching students about the seed cycle, commercial food production and careers in agriculture.
Drying herbs for winter

Published on September 19, 2018
September is an excellent month to dry herbs to use during winter. Dried herbs add flavor and turn an ordinary dish into a culinary delight.
Preparing your garden this fall for next year’s bounty

Published on August 30, 2018
Fall tips to make your spring and summer vegetable and herb gardening easier and more fruitful.
Beat the August heat in your garden and landscape

Published on August 1, 2018
A major task for the home garden and landscape in August is to make sure that plants get watered.
Plant science at your dinner table: Sugar

Published on January 4, 2018
Michigan is a leading producer in sugar beet production – learn more about this household staple derived from plants.
Plant science at your dinner table: Hot chocolate vs. hot cocoa

Published on January 3, 2018
Hot cocoa and hot chocolate are as different as milk chocolate and bittersweet chocolate but both are derived from the cacao tree.