Meet Me in the Garden - Community Garden Learning Series

Learn from local gardening experts, connect with fellow gardeners, and grow your skills in your own backyard or community garden. All events are free and open to the public.

Upcoming Workshops

Native Plants & Pollinators at Home

Tuesday, May 26, 6:00 PM

📍 Home Garden

772 Highland Hills Drive, Howard

Good Bugs, Bad Bugs in the Garden

Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 PM

📍 Faith Lutheran Community Garden

170 Mansfield Ave., Mount Vernon

Growing Vertically

Tuesday, July 2, 6:00 PM

📍 Arch Park Community Garden

Arch Avenue, Mount Vernon

Everything Herbs

Tuesday, August 25, 6:00 PM

📍 Community Roots

1104 W. Gambier St., Mount Vernon

Pruning Black Raspberries

Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 PM

📍 Vine & Lawn Community Garden

1009 E. Vine St., Mount Vernon

The Meet Me in the Garden series is designed to help residents of Knox County learn practical gardening skills, explore sustainable growing practices, and support local food systems through hands-on, seasonal education.

Hosted by the Knox County Local Food Council, the program highlights community gardens and encourages participation from both new and experienced gardeners.