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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.