Gardens - Fruit/Vegetable Project
The 4-H Gardens - Fruit/Vegetable project introduces youth to vegetable and fruit gardening. The project is divided into four different levels. Discover how to plant, water, fertilize, and manage weeds, insects and diseases in your vegetable garden. Project participants will learn how plants respond to light, make a worm box, freeze vegetables, make a compost, test and improve soil, and cross-pollinate flowers. Youth will explore how to plant, water, fertilize and prune your fruit plants as well as how to manage weeds, insects and diseases. Learn which fruit species grow in Alaska, and design a plan for growing fruit in your yard. In addition, youth will explore plant genetics, hydroponics, and career opportunities.
The Junior Master Gardener Program is also an option for youth interested in gardening. |
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Plants and Animals Projects Ag in the Classroom Animals Aquaculture Beef Birds and Poultry Cats Dogs Raising Guide Dogs Dairy Cattle Goats (dairy, hair, meat) Horse/Pony Rabbits/Cavies Sheep Small Lap Animals, Pets Swine Alpacas and Llamas Emus and Ostriches Plants Crops/Weeds Flower Garden/House Gardens - Fruit/Vegetable Junior Master Gardener Ornamental Horticulture |