K-State Research and Extension

Horticulture & Landscape Design

Things to Learn/Do in the Project
Ages 7-9

• When, where and what to plant
• Differences between cool and warm-season vegetables
• Learn plant parts and how they are used
• Care and use of basic garden tools

Ages 10-13

• Seed varieties and starting seeds indoors
• Preventative pest control
• Specialty harvest and selling your harvest

Ages 14 and Older

• Plant pollination
• Ways to preserve foods
• Study food industry careers
• Learn the effects of biotechnology

Project Materials

Horticulture (PL100)

• See Them Sprout
• Let's Get Growing
• Take Your Pick
• Growing Profits

General Plant Science Resources

• Junior Master Gardener

Project Leader Resources

• Helper's Guide

Events and Activities

Kansas 4-H Horticulture Judging Contest
Where: Manhattan, KS
When: August 14, 2021
Award: Financial assistance for the top team to travel to the national horticulture judging contest

sAwards and Recognition

County Level
Award: Medal presented at your 4-H Achievement Banquet

State Level
Award: Medallion

National Level
Award: $400 National 4-H Congress Scholarship

Career Connections

• K-State Department of Horticulture and Natural Resources