Pre-registration is required for this program.
Interested in vegetable gardening but not sure where to begin? This is the workshop for you! Get a jumpstart on your garden plans with information on the square foot gardening technique and how you can apply it at home. There will be lots of time for Q&A plus an opportunity to glean some seeds leftover from last year’s farm production. Learn all about what you need for a garden, then come back on Saturday, May 20 to buy plant starts at our Farm Plant Sale! This is a great opportunity to get the knowledge you need for a successful veggie garden.
Note: Program is for adults and teens ages 13 and up with adult supervision.
Member Adult: $7
Non-Member Adult: $10
Member Teen: $7
Non-Member Teen: $10
Your program will be taking place at Blandford Farm, located at 3145 Milo Street NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504.
Please note there are NO BATHROOMS AT THE FARM from November to March and only port-a-potties available from April to October. The nearest full-service bathrooms are at the Blandford Visitor Center, a 10-15 minute walk or 2 minute drive away.
Please Note: This program will take place entirely outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, this program will be canceled, and participants will be notified of their refund options.
COVID-19 Information: As of January 1, 2023, face coverings are not required while participating in programs indoors or outdoors at Blandford. Blandford continues to monitor local COVID rates and reserves the right to reinstate masking requirements for staff, general visitors, and program participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status, if community health concerns arise. Blandford will notify program participants if this policy changes before a scheduled program takes place. Participants should not attend a program if they show any signs of infectious illness, including cough, fever, headache, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea.