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.

POTENTIAL COLLEGE MAJORS

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Education
  • Animal Sciences
  • Farm Management
  • Food Science
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
  • Sustainable Food and Farming Systems
  • Veterinary Technician or Technologist

POSSIBLE CAREERS

  • Agriculture
  • Environment and Ecology
  • Horticulture

RESOURCES

4-H Curriculum and Guides

Exhibit Requirements and Guidelines

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

 

University of Alaska Fairbanks