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Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens History

Published on May 25, 2023
In 2023, the the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens will celebrate 30 years of existence. Explore its history with this timeline!
Plant science at the dinner table – Spinach

Published on March 16, 2023
National Spinach Day is March 26, which is a great time to sow spinach in Michigan. Spinach is a cool season herb and is always a spring or fall crop.
Plant science at the dinner table – Rhubarb

Published on March 16, 2023
Rhubarb is one of the first plants harvested in Michigan gardens and is an early spring treat. It is technically a vegetable, but in the United States, it is eaten as a fruit. Many people call rhubarb the “pie plant.”
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 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.
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.
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.