Lucas County is pleased to promote a long-time 4H project, the 4-H Mini Garden Project. This project is open to all youth in Lucas County, ages 5 - 18. We are grateful for the support and donations from local greenhouses in Lucas County.

View the 2025 4-H Mini Garden Project brochure for more details on how to grow and show your plants!

Register by Thursday, May 8, 2025 to get free plants for each youth participant: go.osu.edu/minigarden25

Want to show your plants at the Lucas County Fair? Register here: go.osu.edu/stillprojectentry2025


New to gardening?

Specific Questions about your garden? Need help identifying an insect or a growing problem? OSU Extension Lucas County has Master Gardener Volunteers who help with your questions. The Hotline is open April through October on Mondays and Wednesdays, 10am – 1pm. 419-578-6783 or email lucascountymastergardener@gmail.com

Gardening with youth?

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