The Special Gardening Project lets 4-H members try their hand at growing unusual vegetables, flowers, fruit and herbs. The project allows experienced 4-H gardeners to grow something fun, new and different, while letting those new to gardening get their hands dirty in this project area.
The 2025 Special Garden Project will be the Goldie Husk Cherry. This old-fashioned fruit from the tomato family has sweet berries inside golden husks. The fruits have many uses and can be eaten raw, dried, frozen, canned or made into tasty treats like pies, desserts or preserves. This project is open to all youth of 4-H ages 5-18 and it will give them the opportunity to learn about growing, harvesting and exhibiting this unique fruit.
Youth are encouraged to enroll for Horticulture/Plant Science through 4-H Online.
Seed packets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the Extension office at 402-441-7180 to sign up! The seed packages are sponsored by Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County and one seed packet is granted per project, per family. Seeds will be mailed after April 30.
More details at: https://4h.unl.edu/special-garden-project