We've teamed up with the Annual Community Garden Tour, too!
You can learn even more by beginning the day at 9 a.m. with the Community Garden Tour, a popular annual event hosted by the Mecklenburg Fruit and Vegetable Coalition. The tour arrives Garinger in time to visit the gardens and take part in the workshops.GTN Charlotte program
Come meet the red wriggler, composting's best friend! |
Then we will divide into smaller groups at 1:15 and rotate through three breakout sessions:
- Raised beds - Learn how to make a raised bed and winterize it with hoop housing.
- Composting with worms - Discover how easy it is to create super-rich compost through vermiculture.
- Garden/food carts - How to make one and use it in the garden and classroom.
The program will end with a raffle and gift bags for everyone.
Register online today!
Sign up online for the GTN Charlotte May 3 workshop. Cost of $10 covers lunch and program materials. You can pay via credit card or PayPal account (not required if you pay by credit card). Registration deadline is May 1. Garinger High School is at Eastway Drive and Sugar Creek Road. We will email you directions and parking instructions on May 1. Questions? call- Register online >> GO
More about the Community Garden Tour
This exciting half-day event will take place 9 am-1 p.m. May 3, ending at Garinger High School in time for you to take part in the Green Teacher Network spring workshop. The purpose of the Community Garden Tour is to encourage participants to join a community garden or start their own garden, get educated about the benefits of growing their own fruits /vegetables and to encourage the creation of gardens in our community. The tour is sponsored by the Mecklenburg Fruit and Vegetable Coalition.- More details coming April 1 - Tour details will be available starting April 1 at http://mcfvc.charmeck.org and at the Coalition’s Facebook page.