Frequently Asked Questions
How can my child join 4-H in Grant County?
Any child who is in third grade or above and not older than 21 can join 4-H by contacting the Extension Office at 304-257-4688 to find the nearest club. Some clubs have Cloverbud programs for children in grades K to 2.
What are the age requirements for 4-H?
The 4-H Year is October 1 to September 30. An individual of 4-H age may enroll in and carry 4-H membership in only one state and one county. The individual can join when he/she is in at least the third grade and/or 9 years of age (Example: a child can join 4-H if he/she is 8 years of age and will reach his/her 9th birthday during the current 4-H club year). The person is not eligible for membership if he/she reaches his/her 21st birthday on or before December 31 of the current 4-H year.
What are the age requirements for Cloverbuds?
Cloverbuds is a program for 5- to 8- year olds in grades K to 2. To be eligible for Cloverbuds, a child must turn 5 years old during the 4-H year (October 1 to September 30) and be in Kindergarten.
How do I get rid of lady bugs in my house?
It is best not to use pesticides. The most effective way is using a vacuum or wet/dry vacuum.
Do you check pressure cookers?
Yes, we have a tester to check the gauges on your canner, and we also check the inner gasket to see if it needs to be replaced.
When is the best time to prune flowering shrubs?
The best time is AFTER the flowers have bloomed and dropped. If done before, it will limit the flowers on your shrub.
How do I join a Community Education Outreach Service (CEOS) Club in Grant County?
Anyone who is interested in joining a CEOS Club can contact the Extension Office at 304-257-4688.
What’s eating my garden/flowers/lawn?
Call the office at 304-257-4688 to make an appointment to meet with one of our Master Gardeners. Or bring a sample of the plant and/or insect to the office to be sent to the state office. You may also check out this Webpage and diagnose the problem yourself. UT Extension Handbook
How do I get my soil tested?
Soil testing is a free service at WVU. Stop by the office for a form and an envelope. Follow the directions to take an accurate sample. Let the sample air dry and put about a cup of soil in the bag, complete the form, and mail everything to WVU. If you have questions when your analysis arrives, contact our office at 304-257-4688.
How do I can/preserve…....?
Call our office for home canning and food preservation information or go online at the National Center for Home Food Preservation. We recommend only USDA recipes, processes and procedures.
