Nourishing the Neighborhood: Veggies and Blooms
- Length
- 1 hour
- Language
- English
- Event Format
- In-Person
About The In-Person Workshop
Discover how to grow and enjoy fresh, nutritious foods in "Nourishing the Neighborhood: Veggies and Blooms." Penn State Extension Master Gardeners will demonstrate companion planting techniques, highlighting beneficial vegetable and flower pairings, and guide participants through creating a take-home grow bag. An extension health and wellness educator will also prepare and share a spinach strawberry salad, showcasing a simple, flavorful way to combine fruits and vegetables for added color, fiber, and nutrition.
Part of a grant-funded series for Lebanon County seniors, this program supports those interested in the YMCA Community Garden and serves as a pickup location for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
- Lebanon County seniors interested in participating in or learning more about the YMCA Community GardenÂ
- Lebanon County seniors seeking to learn about companion planting techniques for vegetables and flowersÂ
- Lebanon County seniors interested in preparing fresh, garden-based foods at home
- Principles of companion planting for vegetables and flowersÂ
- Benefits of companion plantingÂ
- Effective companion plant combinationsÂ
- Ways to pair fruits and vegetables for nutritious, flavorful meals
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