Gardening 101 – Getting Started Growing Vegetables and Herbs in Amherst

Offered in cooperation with the Master Gardeners of Western Massachusetts

Thursday April 18; 6:00pm-9:00pm
Amherst Town Hall
Everyone is Welcome – Free!

Learn how to get started selecting a site, preparing the soil, planting and basic garden care, including container gardens, raised beds and “lasagna” gardens. Also free soil tests!

Other topics include:

• How to start a garden cheaply and easily
• How to get the most out of your garden space
• Getting help deciding which vegetables to grow
• Deciding where and when and how to plant
• The “secret” of mulch!

See Grow Food Amherst for more information.