It’s Grow Time! Plan Your Garden (Ages 10+) March 9, 2024

People have been cultivating plants for thousands of years. Our ancestors grew plants for survival and later for cultural, medicinal and aesthetic reasons. Even today, plants really do provide us with everything we need to live. How did we get so intimidated by growing plants?

Let’s get back to the basics and get ready to grow something this coming garden season, whether it’s a few small containers, a raised bed, or a small plot in the ground. It’s time to grow! In this class, we’ll explore basic plant biology, the importance of good soil and how to get it, what to grow, where to grow, when to grow, and what plants need to survive and thrive. Hands-on activities will help solidify the information and build confidence. Each participant will leave with a realistic growing plan for the coming season; some vegetable, herb, and/or flower seeds; a few plants; and dirty hands!

Your instructor will provide:

• All materials needed for class

Students are asked to bring:

• Water or snacks (optional)

Skill Level 
No experience needed.

Age Requirement
Students ages 10 and older are welcome to attend this class. Ages 10-15 must participate with another registered adult. Ages 16-17 can register on their own with parent permission, which you can give with an email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org. Adult-child pairs can be counted as one participant. (Please, no more than one child per adult.)

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine Street Marine on St Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $45
Materials fee: $20
Total cost: $65

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance a teacher’s need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.