Are you ready to dig into the world of gardening and cultivate your green thumb? Henderson County 4-H is offering a summer long Mini Gardening Program, open to youth ages 8-18. This program offers hands-on experience growing your own garden right in your backyard!

Starting in May, participants will plant seeds and seedlings provided by 4-H and begin tending to their garden. Twice throughout the summer 4-H volunteers will visit participants' gardens to provide evaluation and encouragement! During the program participants will also maintain a garden journal, in which they will document their experience preparing, maintaining and harvesting their garden. Awards based on garden evaluations and journals will be given at our end-of-summer celebration. It's a great chance for participants to be recognized for their hard work and dedication!

• May 16th 6-7pm – Orientation: Participants will receive guidance on successful gardening practices, along with seeds and seedlings for their gardens.
• End of May – Planting Seeds: Participants will plant the seeds provided by 4-H.
• Beginning of June – Planting Seedlings: Participants will plant their seedlings provided by 4-H.
• July – Evaluation Visits: 4-H volunteers and program leaders will visit gardens to assess progress and offer support.
• August 16th 4-5pm – Final Evaluation and Awards: A culmination of the program, participants will receive feedback on their gardens and celebrate their achievements.

*If you are interested in participating in 4-H Mini Gardening but don't have a garden space reach out to Alex Madden, 4-H Program Assistant, for more information!

Register today and let your gardening journey begin!