Plant It, Grow It, Eat It: Container Gardening
- Length
- 3 hours, 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Event Format
- In-Person
About The In-Person Workshop
Discover the essentials of growing your own vegetables—even in small spaces—at "Plant It, Grow It, Eat It: Container Gardening." This hands-on workshop will guide you through key gardening techniques, from planting and nurturing to harvesting fresh produce. Learn practical tips for maintaining and caring for your take-home container garden so it thrives long after the session. Continental breakfast and lunch provided.
Program Sponsors
- Hamilton Health Center — $1,000 monetary sponsorship supporting program costs and community participation
- City of Harrisburg, Department of Public Works — In-kind support
- Horizon Farm Credit — In-kind support
- Pennsylvania State University Healthy Bodies Project — In-kind support
- The Hill Farm — Use of the farm site, gardening supplies, and infrastructure for hands-on instruction
- Dauphin Field Office, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Space is limited.
Registering before the event is encouraged and appreciated!
- People who want to start gardening in small spaces
- Beginners or casual gardeners seeking hands-on experience planting vegetables in containers
- Anyone interested in growing their own food and learning practical, easy-to-follow gardening techniques
- Essential growing techniques – Key strategies for creating a successful vegetable garden in small spaces
- Plant, grow, and harvest – Hands-on instruction for planting, nurturing, and harvesting your own vegetables
- Maintain your container garden – Tips and best practices to care for and sustain your take-home container garden
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