Name: Planning Your Spring Vegetable Garden
Start: 2026-03-24T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-24T18:00:00-04:00
Location: New Hanover County Arboretum | N.C. Cooperative Extension

Grow your own food with confidence! Learn veggie gardening basics from Extension Master Gardener volunteers in this fun intro class.
About this Event

Planning Your Spring Vegetable Garden: Beginner's Guide to Vegetable Gardening at Home

Ready to grow your own food but not sure where to start? This engaging, beginner-friendly presentation—Veggies 101—is your introduction to the basics of vegetable gardening at home. Taught by Extension Master Gardener℠ volunteers, the session walks you through essential topics such as soil preparation, seed starting, garden placement, and container vs. raised bed gardening. You'll learn about popular vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and carrots, including how to care for them and manage common problems. With practical tips on garden planning, watering, mulching, and companion planting, this program equips you with the foundational knowledge to start your own successful vegetable garden.

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