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Defeat weeding by eating – Part 2: Plant adaptations

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn it into a science lesson and snack by learning about plant adaption and why edible plants look the way they do and grow where they are.
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 1: Identifying plants

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get kids to weed the garden? Some plants are edible and can be eaten, but first you need to know how to identify them.
Defeat weeding by eating – Part 3: Lambsquarters and nutrition

Published on October 24, 2019
Struggling to get the kids to weed the garden? Turn weeding into harvesting by teaching youth how some weeds are nutritious to eat, like common lambsquarters.
Plant science at the dinner table: Brussel sprouts

Published on October 10, 2019
Brussel sprouts pack in 4 grams of protein per cup and are a good source of calcium, potassium and vitamins C, A and K.
Plant science at the dinner table: Asparagus

Published on May 24, 2019
Michigan asparagus is tasty and high in many important vitamins and minerals.
Dogscaping: Landscaping for you and your dog

Published on May 14, 2019
Landscaping for your dog’s safety and enjoyment.
Managing alfalfa autotoxicity

Published on May 1, 2019
Alfalfa has a trait that is unusual among forage crops – it contains natural chemicals that are toxic to its own seedlings.
Raise your hand for Michigan 4-H!

Published on March 28, 2019
Join me in voting for Michigan 4-H to support the next generation of 4-H’ers.
Growing fruits and vegetables for your dog

Published on March 6, 2019
When planning your garden, don’t forget about your pooch. Dogs love fresh vegetables, too.
Time to start thinking about summer projects

Published on February 18, 2019
It's not too early to start thinking and planning for projects you would like to learn about during the upcoming summer.