Gardening for Nutrition

Learn how nutritious, homegrown produce is part of a healthy lifestyle.
Coalition of Community Gardens is proud to present our 7th Grow Gardens Conference: “Growing Together: Resilient Gardens, Healthy Futures” on April 5th.
Coalition of Community Gardens is proud to present our 7th Grow Gardens Conference: “Growing Together: Resilient Gardens, Healthy Futures” on April 5th.
Coalition of Community Gardens is proud to present our 7th Grow Gardens Conference: “Growing Together: Resilient Gardens, Healthy Futures” on April 5th.
Learn how nutritious, homegrown produce is part of a healthy lifestyle.
Join us for a community gardening program Gardening for Nutrition.
A garden can provide fresh, healthy produce. During this class, you will learn about the nutritional value of homegrown fruits and vegetables. Each participant will receive a free vegetable or herb plant for their edible landscape!
This program is taught by Caroline Chromanics with Ideas for Us and Fleet Farming.
Fleet Farming is an urban agriculture program of IDEAS For Us that is changing the cycle of local food systems through community supported agriculture. Their mission is to empower all generations to grow food in order to increase local food accessibility.
Registration:
This is a free class. TFHC will provide the materials, but registration is required.
Space is limited to 40 participants.
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Event Location:
The class begins at 6:00 PM. We will meet in the employee breakroom at the Osborne center. 4620 N. 22nd St. Tampa FL 33611. You will receive an email with location details prior to the event. Please contact Nicole Pinson, Garden Manager, if you need more information or assistance: npinson@hcnetwork.org or 813-459-3831.
We have a water cooler, but we don’t have cups, so please bring a beverage or your refillable water bottle.
Partners:
This event is brought to you through a partnership with Tampa Family Health Centers, USDA-NRCS, IDEAS For Us, and Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation.
Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just starting to dig in the dirt, we’re thrilled to have you join our gardening community. So grab your gloves and a sense of curiosity—there’s a place for you here, and we can’t wait to grow together!
November 3rd | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
This self-guided tour will provide the opportunity to tour over 20 community gardens across three counties while learning about best gardening practices, meeting neighbors, and basking in the serene delight that community gardens bring!
Grab your ticket to the Community Garden Tour and a chance to win two tickets to a Tampa Bay Lightning game of your choice! Don’t miss out—dig in and score big!