3/29/2021 | This resource was created by Cathy House.
Victory Gardens became increasingly more popular during the Second World War producing bountiful yields for families living in urban and suburban settings. The interest in gardening is now resurging and we couldn’t be happier!
Gardening is not only a great way to feed your family healthy, organic food but it is excellent exercise, increases time outdoors, and can be fun for the whole family. Additionally, growing and preparing food builds connections whereby adults and children alike develop a keener sense of appreciation of where their food originates and all that is required to get it onto your plate. Gardening is for all! Join us on this month-long journey to learn more.
Most of the snow from this year has melted - the days are getting longer and the temperatures higher... it's around this time that people think about making this the year the start a veggie garden. Gardening can be a great family activity, providing everyone with outdoor time, exercise, and most importantly, delicious food! In this resource, you'll learn about foundational concepts of keeping a garden, like hardiness zones, garden placement, soil testing, planning, tools, and other garden considerations. Let's get planting!