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Exploring cultures while gardening and cooking with kids: Pickles

Published on October 28, 2024
Cucumbers are relatively easy to grow and pickles are a favorite snack for many kids. Making refrigerator pickles with kids can be a fun and tasty activity.
Exploring cultures while gardening and cooking with kids: French fries

Published on October 24, 2024
Almost everyone loves french fries. French fries, chips, finger chips, french-fried potatoes or simply fries are bayonet or julienne-cut deep-fried potatoes. Whatever you call them, fries are popular around the world. But are they really from France?
Exploring cultures while gardening and cooking with kids: Salsa

Published on October 21, 2024
Salsa is the number one condiment in the U.S. – even bigger than ketchup. With endless combinations of fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, salsa can be made to suit anyone’s taste.
An introduction to exploring cultures while gardening and cooking with kids

Published on October 14, 2024
Gardening and cooking with kids is a great way to explore cultures and people around the world.
Plant science at the dinner table: Strawberries

Published on June 5, 2024
Spoiler alert: strawberries are not true berries, like blueberries or grapes.
Plant science at the dinner table: Chickpeas

Published on March 14, 2024
Chickpeas have been eaten for centuries around the world and are a great source of protein.
The history of Michigan’s wine and grape industry – Part 2

Published on December 4, 2023
During the 1800s, as the wine industry was becoming well-established in southeast Michigan, vineyards were being planted throughout the state.
The history of Michigan’s wine and grape industry – Part 1

Published on December 4, 2023
Grapes have a long and interesting history in Michigan.
Let’s grow grapes in containers

Published on November 27, 2023
With a little planning, you can grow grapes in a container on a sunny patio or balcony.
Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens celebrates 30 years

Published on November 7, 2023
On Aug. 4, a 30th anniversary garden party was held to celebrate the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens. Food, games and other activities were available for guests partake in the joyous occasion.