The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Susquehanna County are once again helping community members learn how to grow the foods their families eat! Seed to Supper is a seven-week beginner vegetable gardening course for adults. The program aims to build a more food-secure community by providing the knowledge and encouragement for individuals to learn how to successfully grow a portion of their own healthy produce on a limited budget.
The Master Gardeners presented the program in 2023 in partnership with the Trehab Food Bank in Montrose.
Seed to Supper was enthusiastically received by program participants. This year the Master Gardeners are expanding the program to reach additional Susquehanna County communities.
Classes will cover vegetable gardening fundamental topics: Planning Your Garden, Getting Started with Healthy Soil, Planting Your Garden, Caring for Your Growing Garden, and Harvesting Your Bounty. Trained Master Gardener volunteers will instruct and demonstrate practical, low-cost techniques to tend a successful vegetable garden.
Participants will be encouraged to make budget-friendly decisions in their gardens and share the joy of eating homegrown vegetables. The program also includes companion nutrition education and healthy recipes. In addition to classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations, each participant will receive a 150-page course book, an assortment of garden seeds, a greenhouse growing tray, and a tomato cage.
Seed to Supper programs are currently scheduled in the following communities:
Forest City: Five classes, scheduled on Saturdays, March 23, April 6, April 20, April 27, and May 4, 10:00am-1:00pm, at the Forest City Area Historical Society, 633 Main St, Forest City.
Susquehanna: Seven classes, scheduled on Tuesday evenings, March 26 — May 7, 6:00pm-8:00pm, at Interfaith in Susquehanna, 695 Jackson Ave, Susquehanna.
Montrose: Seven classes, scheduled on Thursday evenings, March 28 — May 9, 6:00pm-8:00pm, at the Trehab Food Bank, 81 Industrial Dr, Montrose.
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Advanced registration is required. Seed to Supper is offered free of charge to those on a low- income budget. The program registration fee for other participants is $35 to help defray the cost of program supplies and materials. Registration is available online, over the phone, or by mail.
For additional information and to request a registration form, contact the Master Gardeners at 570-666- 9003 or susquehannamg@psu.edu.
Penn State Extension Susquehanna County is located 88 Chenango St, Montrose, PA 18801.
Source: thedailyreview.com
