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4-H Children's Gardens adds new breakfast garden

Published on November 3, 2021
To highlight the importance of starting the day off right, the Michigan 4-H Children’s Garden now features a theme garden dedicated entirely to the first meal of the day.
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.
Michigan 4-H Foundation re-opens mini-grants and awards for applications

Published on August 10, 2021
The Michigan 4-H Foundation has re-opened the grant application period from Aug. 9 to Sept. 9, 2021 for several mini-grant opportunities up to $1,000 to support local 4-H projects for the 2021-2022 program year.
MAC makes Michigan Agriculture Crops Garden and STEAM Explorations possible

Published on June 8, 2021
With a continued investment from Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Inc. (MAC), the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens continue to grow and provide science-based education for Michigan youth.
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.
Plant science at the dinner table: Ginger

Published on December 8, 2020
Learn more about ginger and its popularity throughout the ages.
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.
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.
Plant science at the dinner table: Cabbage

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