The Henrico County Extension Office is acceptingapplications for Gardens Growing Families, the community garden program for qualifying county residents. For a nominal fee, families can grow vegetables in a plot maintained at the Fairfield District community garden, at the intersection of Vale Street and Michael Avenue, near Lakeside Avenue.
Designed to help families reduce their grocery bills by learning to grow, harvest, prepare and store their own fresh vegetables, Gardens Growing Families will offer free classes and workshops as well as expert advice from Henrico Master Gardeners. Tools and water are provided at the site.
Participants can choose plots approximately 10 feet by 15 feet or 15 feet by 20 feet. Registration fees are based on a sliding scale, ranging from $5 to $65 annually, depending on household income. Fees will be refunded for cancellations prior to June 30.
Residents must apply to participate in Gardens Growing Families. The program is open to any Henrico family; however, Fairfield District residents will receive priority consideration for plots in the Fairfield community garden. The Extension Office ultimately hopes to expand the program to each magisterial district. Gardens Growing Families represents the efforts of several county agencies, including extension, recreation and parks, social services and public health.
Applications are available at www.co.henrico.va.us/extension and at the Extension Office, 8600 Dixon Powers Drive. Call (804) 501-5160 for more information.
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