Workshop for Beginners: Veggie Gardening Basics
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 22, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Wednesday, April 22, 5:30-7pm
Location
Backyard Growers HQ
103R Maplewood Ave
Gloucester, MA 01930
Fees/Admission
If you are a SNAP EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare cardholder, you are eligible for a 50% discount on General Admission to our workshops, thanks to Massachusetts Card to Culture. Please use the following discount codes: SNAP EBT cardholders should use the code MCCEBT. WIC cardholders should use the code MCCWIC. ConnectorCare cardholders should use MCCCC.
Description
Starting a veggie garden for the very first time? Join us in this workshop to learn the basics to set you up for success. Together, we’ll explore:
- how to pick a location for your vegetable garden
- what to sow directly in your garden vs what to plant as a seedling
- how to handle seedlings
- how to read a seed packet and plant seeds
- how and when to water your garden
- when to harvest and when to remove a plant
- and more!