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The Alabama 4-H Grows Garden Project provides young people with hands-on gardening experiences. Fayette County 4-H will be offering the Tier I and II projects in our county this year.
Tier I is an introductory level gardening project designed for someone with limited gardening space such as living in an apartment or in an urban setting as well as for someone with limited gardening experience. Youth enrolled in the tier I project will grow three Bonnie Plants (tomato, green pepper, and eggplant) or comparable plants in 5-gallon buckets or similar sized containers while keeping a gardening journal. The focus will be on learning to garden and incorporating fresh vegetables into family meals.
Tier II continues the development of gardening skills while providing gardening experiences that promote production with an increased number of plants. The spring/summer project will include the following types of plants: tomato (3), bell pepper (3), banana pepper (2), eggplants (2), zucchini and yellow squash seeds, or comparable plants. The focus will continue to be on learning to garden, incorporating fresh vegetables into family meals, and encouraging the participant to donate some of their produce to the community through a local food bank or similar group. This project is designed for a 4′ x 12′ raised bed or traditional soil garden that provides approximately 60 square feet of garden space. Participants will be required to keep a gardening journal.
Are you ready to garden?
Any youth, 9-18 years old by January 1, may participate in the tier I Alabama 4-H Grows Garden Project. Interested participants should call the Fayette County Extension Office at (205) 932-8941 and speak with Carla Lewis for more information. Registration closes April 30th. . Read More
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