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• Michigan 4-H Youth Leadership & Global Citizenship Spectacular

  Event

  Date: Sep 21, 2019
  The Michigan 4-H Youth Leadership & Global Citizenship Spectacular is a lively celebration of the power of young people as leaders!

• Managing alfalfa autoxicity

  Article

  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.

• Selecting Vegetables for Exhibit (4H1175)

  Digital Document

  Published on April 6, 2015
  

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  4-H program collaborations enhance school learning and introduce agricultural careers

  Article

  Published on June 12, 2017
  When youth get their hands dirty, it may spark their interest in gardening and an agriculture-based career.

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  Tomatoes and the science behind them

  Article

  Published on July 20, 2016
  Summer is here and fresh fruits and vegetables are everywhere, including tomatoes. This is a great time to do some dinner table plant science.

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  Cabbage and the science behind them

  Article

  Published on August 4, 2016
  Fun facts and folklore about cabbage.

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  March is Reading Month: Stories with plant and garden themes

  Article

  Published on March 20, 2016
  March is a perfect time to share the love of gardening with kids through books.

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  Strawberries and the science behind them

  Article

  Published on June 8, 2016
  As Michigan strawberries are coming into season, June is a great time to explore plant science at the dinner table.

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  How to make bath fizzies

  Article

  Published on May 31, 2017
  Bath fizzies are a quick gift you and your kids can make for any occasion. Making them is great way to get kids in the kitchen and learn a little science, too.

• 4-H Virtual Farm

  Digital Document

  Published on March 27, 2015
  

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  Using garden themes to get kids gardening

  Article

  Published on May 19, 2016
  As gardening season approaches, theme gardens are an easy way to get kids gardening while learning about plant science and how to grow and cook food.

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  Weeds are an indicator of a soil’s health

  Article

  Published on August 15, 2016
  Weeds can be a headache, but they can also be very helpful if we know a few basic principles. Weeds give us clues to the health of our soil in lawns, landscapes, gardens and pastures.

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  Careers in horticulture: Wholesale florist

  Article

  Published on July 21, 2016
  The exciting work of a wholesale florist changes every day.

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  Christmas trees and the science behind them

  Article

  Published on November 29, 2016
  Fun facts about the science of conifers, a symbol of the Christmas holiday.

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  Real Christmas trees: History, facts and environmental impacts

  Article

  Published on December 2, 2016
  Fun facts about real Christmas trees production and their impact on the environment.

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  How did evergreen trees become a symbol for Christmas?

  Article

  Published on December 6, 2016
  A brief history on using evergreens as Christmas trees and what they symbolized.

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  The White House Christmas tree

  Article

  Published on December 14, 2016
  Facts and history behind the Christmas trees in the White House.

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  Growing zinnias in your flower garden

  Article

  Published on June 20, 2017
  It’s not too late to plant zinnia seeds for late summer color that will last until the first frost. They also make an incredible cut flower with a long vase life.

• Discover butterfly secrets at the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden

  Article

  Published on November 17, 2017
  Learn more about butterflies and visit the Butterflies in the Garden Exhibit in the Indoor 4-H Children’s Garden.

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  Storing peonies to bloom at a later date

  Article

  Published on May 11, 2016
  You can cut peonies and store them for weeks or months if you know when to cut and how to properly store them.