


2020 Family Gardening Class
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.
Wednesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Saturdays 9am - 10am
Families can sign up for spring and/or late summer sessions. Discount available to ParentTalk members.
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$75/Session
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ParentTalk Member Discount: $65/ session
Spring Session: May 2 - July 1
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Spring harvest will yield pea shoots, radishes, spinach, lettuce, leafy greens
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Spring planting will include tomatoes, peppers, carrots, beans, and more
Fall Session: September 5 - Nov 4
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Fall harvest will yield winter squash, cabbage, eggplant, spinach, lettuce, leafy greens
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Fall activities will include cleaning up your garden and preparing for the winter
Questions? Email
Class Scholarships
Scholarships are available for Needham Housing Authority residents and Needham Community Council Food Pantry shoppers.
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.