MARCH HIGHLIGHT
School Garden Network gathering,
Monday, March 23 from 3:30-4:30
Join us in the school garden at Lindley Elementary to celebrate spring! This is the first gathering of the School Garden Network in 2020. School garden coordinators Agee Milton and Liz Zimmer, both parents at Lindley Elementary, will give a tour. Quina Weber-Shirk, Community & School Garden Agent, will lead a discussion on transitioning school garden management.

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
 Indoor Seed Starting Workshop

Saturday, March 14th, 1-3pm

Learn how to grow your own vegetable transplants indoors, under lights! We will cover seed selection and germination, required materials, growing techniques, and timing.

 THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE FOR COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL GARDENERS. 

DIY Rain Barrel Workshop
Tuesday, March 31, 6pm


Thursday, April 2, 1 pm


Local Foods Summit
Friday, April 3rd


Other Classes at Extension

THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN
Warmer weather is just around the corner, and mid-March is the peak planting time for cool-season crops like: arugula, broccoli, carrots, cilantro, collard greens, kale, lettuce, parsley, peas, potatoes, radishes, and spinach! Cornell University Extension has great tips for teaching how to plant and water crops with small seeds , like lettuce or other greens as part of their Seed to Salad activity guide. 
  • Put small seeds in a labeled spice container, to be able to shake out.
  • Draw your design or planting plan in the soil before planting. Use sand or flour to highlight areas to plant. 
  • Demonstrate how to water by moving the watering wand/hose back and forth to avoid mudslides and puddles.
If you need cool-season vegetable seeds, contact Quina Weber-Shirk, Community & School Garden Agent, jjwebers@ncsu.edu
THIS MONTH IN THE GARDEN

GRANTS: 
View an updated list of grants available locally and nationally to school and youth gardens in Guilford County. Go to  School and Youth Garden Grants for Guilford County List»
  • Carton2Garden Contest, now - April 1
  • NC Ag in the Glassroom Going Local Grant, now - April 15
  • Davis Education Fund, NC Herb Society of America, rolling application


VOLUNTEERS:
To request volunteers, fill out a  School Garden Volunteer Request Form HERE .
If you have any questions, or get stuck, email:  Quina Weber-Shirk