Michigan State University Extension

4-H Youth Development

 

 

4-H Plants, Soils & Gardening

Help kids explore the basics of plants and plant science – plant growth, soils, plant varieties, pest control measures, equipment and gardening techniques – through 4-H plants, soils and gardening projects. Young people can learn about crop and soil sciences wherever they can grow plants, whether that’s in a basket, on a small garden plot or on an acre of land. Introduce kids to the magic of the earth and help them harvest a bushel full of knowledge and experience.

Online Resources

Learning Materials

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More information on learning materials available to support these activities can be found in the Michigan Guide to 4-H or through the MSU Bulletin Office.

Training & Events

For upcoming training and events in this area, check the 4-H Volunteer Workshops web site, the MSU Extension Calendar and the 4-H Exploration Days web site.

Contact Information

For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or:

Dixie Sandborn, Extension Specialist
Department of Horticulture
Michigan State University
414 Plant and Soil Sciences Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1325

Email: sandbord@msu.edu
Phone: (517)355-5191 Ext. 1404

For more information on the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden, contact:

Norman K. Lownds, Ph.D., Curator, Michigan 4-H Children's Garden
Department of Horticulture
Michigan State University
A-240B Plant and Soil Sciences Building
East Lansing MI 48824

Email: lownds@msu.edu
Phone: 517-355-5191 Ext. 1349


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