4-H is offering a summer gardening program for youth ages 9-18 to learn how to grow their own vegetable garden!

Starting in May, youth will plant seeds and seedlings provided by 4-H. Participants will care for their vegetable gardens throughout the summer and maintain a garden journal of their progress. 4-H volunteers will visit participants’ gardens twice throughout the program to provide feedback and answer any questions. Participants will be presented with awards at a celebration banquet in August!

• May 18th  -  Orientation. Participants will learn how to successfully grow their vegetables. Seeds and supplies will also be given out.
• End of May  -  Participants will plant their seeds and seedlings.
• June  -  4-H Volunteers and program leaders will visit gardens to evaluate progress.
• July  -  4-H Volunteers and program leaders will visit gardens to evaluate progress.
• August  -  Participants will attend a celebration/awards banquet at the end of the program.

There is a $10 registration fee that can be paid via cash or check. Checks can be made payable to NCCE. 4-H will provide participants with various seeds, seedling plants, and a garden journal. Participants must have a 10×12 foot garden and must attend orientation on May 18th from 6-7 p.m. at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center.

**Registration for this event is now full. If you would like to be put on the waitlist please email casey_mcneel@nscu.edu