Monday Night Collective Growers 
Weds Night Independent Growers Class

Monday Night Collective Growers 

Location: Needham Community Farm Beds, 145 Pine St

Time: 5:30-7
Number of classes: 10 or 20 week registration option

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Get your hands in the dirt and experience the joy of growing your own vegetables! The Collective Growers Class is ideal for beginner individuals and/or families - with little to no previous gardening experience - interested in learning about the wonders of sustainable, organic gardening in a supportive, hands-on and community-based environment. Experienced growers looking to garden socially are also welcome in this class. 

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This class takes place in communal beds on the Farm/within our main production area, in which students will share the responsibility of growing, and harvesting a variety of vegetables together throughout the season. Learn foundational gardening knowledge from an NCF farmer in this flexible course, with the option to sign up for 10 weeks OR 20 weeks of garden care and education. The Farm provides students in this class with watering and pest control services as well as seeds, seedlings, fertilizer, gloves and hand tools. Note: this class works best when most attendees attend most weeks! It does not operate as a drop-in class.

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Dates:

The 10 week class dates are as follows: April 6, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 18, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22 (No class during Needham April school recess, or on Memorial Day). 
The 20 week class dates continue as follows: June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31 

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Prices:

10 weeks - $300

20 weeks - $475

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FAQ:

1. If I take this class, will I have my own gardening bed to care for?

   1. Participants of this class do NOT have individual gardening beds-if you are looking for the opportunity to learn to garden with your own plot, please consider the Independent Gardening Class on Wednesday nights, described below.

2. If I take this class, will I get to bring home any produce?

   1. Yes! When we harvest crops in class, we will weigh and divide the harvest for all participants to get an equal share to bring home.

3. How do I know if I should sign up for 10 weeks or 20 weeks of class?

   1. 10 weeks: Our flexible registration allows families and adults with busy schedules to learn how to plan, plant and care for a garden. If you travel frequently during the summer, or want to garden but cannot commit to watering your own garden bed a few times a week, this class is for you!

   2. 20 weeks: In the 20 week course, students practice a full season of planting, maintaining and harvesting from the garden. They gain an intimate understanding of the fluctuating responsibilities of a gardener throughout the year. If you want to learn how to grow a wider variety of vegetables and how to manage pest and disease cycles in your garden, this class is for you!

4. How do the crops and harvest differ between the 10 week and 20 week class?

   1. 10 weeks: 10-week registrants will get to take home plenty of produce, including peas, leafy greens (lettuce, arugula, and spinach), radishes and cabbage.

   2. 20 weeks: With this registration option, gardeners will learn how to harvest (and take home!) a full range of vegetables, including warm weather crops like tomatoes, basil, eggplant, zucchini and summer squash.

5. Is this class suitable for my child by themselves/is this a drop-off class?

   1. This class is only available for children with a parent/caregiver (unless the child is 18+). ​

6. How much do the two class options cost?

   1. 10 weeks: This class costs $300 

   2. 20 weeks: This class costs $475

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Please note: Garden class registrations are on a per-household basis