2020 Family Gardening Class

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Come get your hands in the dirt!

 

Interested in learning about the wonders of sustainable gardening in a supportive, hands-on and community-based environment? 

 

The Family Gardening Class is designed for families with children under the age of 8 with little to no previous gardening experience.  Supplies such as seeds, seedlings, fertilizer, gloves and hand tools are provided.  All class participants will work side by side gardening in a raised bed 4 feet by 36 feet.

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Wednesdays 3:30pm  - 4:30pm

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Saturdays 9am - 10am

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Families can sign up for spring and/or late summer sessions. Discount available to ParentTalk members.

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• $75/Session

• ParentTalk Member Discount:  $65/ session

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Spring Session: May 2 - July 1

• Spring harvest will yield pea shoots, radishes, spinach, lettuce, leafy greens

• Spring planting will include tomatoes, peppers, carrots, beans, and more

 

Fall Session: September 5 - Nov 4

• Fall harvest will yield winter squash, cabbage, eggplant, spinach, lettuce, leafy greens

• Fall activities will include cleaning up your garden and preparing for the winter

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Questions? Email

Class Scholarships

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Scholarships are available for Needham Housing Authority residents and Needham Community Council Food Pantry shoppers.

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For those individuals and/or families who qualify for a gardening program scholarship, please click HERE to send an email, or call 781-343-1106 to discuss registration and enrollment.