Horticulture & Garden

Grow your curiosity with the 4-H Horticulture Project! This hands-on project explores gardening, landscape design, soil health, lawn care, and pest management. Whether you’re growing vegetables for your table, designing a space to attract pollinators, or learning how to improve your soil, you’ll gain practical skills in plant science and environmental stewardship. Perfect for youth interested in food production, sustainability, or beautifying outdoor spaces.



Horticulture & Garden Toolkit


  • Start a container garden with herbs or vegetables.
  • Build and maintain a raised bed garden.
  • Grow a themed garden (e.g., pizza garden, butterfly garden, salsa garden).
  • Track and compare growth of plants using different soil types or fertilizers.
  • Create a seed-starting journal with planting dates, care logs, and photos.
  • Explore hydroponics or vertical gardening techniques.