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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.
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.