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Science with pumpkins and squash

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

Published on October 11, 2022
If you are looking for a tree that flowers in the late summer to early fall, attracts butterflies and has interesting bark, look no further: the seven-son flower is an excellent addition to your landscape for a multitude of great qualities.
4-H Children’s Gardens curator "Dr. Norm" to retire June 30

Published on June 20, 2022
Norm Lownds, Ph.D., known as “Dr. Norm,” curator of the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens since 1997 will retire June 30.
Plant science at the dinner table: Avocados

Published on June 8, 2022
Avocadoes are berries and the main ingredient of guacamole.
Plant science at your dinner table: pomegranates

Published on June 1, 2022
Pomegranates are known as a “super fruit”. They are a delicious fruit with brilliant red edible arils. They grow on small trees or shrubs, growing 10-15 feet, where the climate is very hot and dry.
Plant science at the dinner table: peaches

Published on March 17, 2022
Peaches can be eaten fresh or used for making peach cobbler, jam pie or peach ice cream.
Plant science at the dinner table: apples

Published on March 1, 2022
Apples are a great choice for an on-the-go snack. Packable and packed with nutrients, Michigan apples are second to none for flavor and crispness.
Outstanding 4-H volunteers recognized with MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards

Published on February 23, 2022
Two outstanding Michigan 4-H volunteers were honored with 2021-22 Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Awards Feb. 19 at MFB’s Growing Together Conference in Grand Rapids.
Plant science at the dinner table: peppermint

Published on December 1, 2021
Peppermint is a popular flavoring and an herb that has been used medicinally throughout history.
Plant-eating nematodes and the key to fighting them

Published on November 3, 2021
Plant roots interact with many bacteria, fungi and microscopic organisms within the soil that can impact how well the plants grow. Some of these microscopic organisms are nematodes, and they are an especially important part of the life in the soil.