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 8-18. We are grateful for the support and donations from local greenhouses in Lucas County.

View the 2024 4-H Mini Garden Project brochure for more details on how to grow and show your plants!

Register by May 9, 2024 to get free plants for each youth participant: go.osu.edu/minigarden24

2024 Lucas County Junior Fair Entry Form (due to the Lucas County fairgrounds by May 15th)


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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