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Plant science at the dinner table: cranberries

Published on December 11, 2024
Cranberries are colorful, healthy and can be used in a variety of ways, in both recipes and decorating for the holidays.
New 4-H Children’s Gardens fund remembers Cass County 4-H alumna and teacher; endows educational coordinator position

Published on November 20, 2024
Terry and Pamela Proctor established the Sarah L. Proctor Educational Endowment at the Michigan 4-H Children’s Gardens to support the gardens’ educational coordinator position well into the future.
Exploring your world: Do plants eat?

Published on November 6, 2024
Have you ever wondered If plants eat or how they eat?
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.