“Basics and Beyond for Vegetable Gardening” presented by Jessica Forrest-Grover

Whether you’re planting your very first vegetable garden or looking to improve an established one, this program will offer practical tips and inspiration for growing fresh, healthy vegetables at home.

Learn the fundamentals of successful vegetable gardening from choosing the right location and preparing your soil to selecting plants, planting at the proper time, watering, maintaining your garden, and managing common challenges. More experienced gardeners will also pick up ideas for improving productivity, extending the growing season, and getting more from their garden space.

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and discover ways to make your vegetable garden more productive, enjoyable, and rewarding no matter your level of experience.

Jessica is a certified Connecticut Master Gardener with over 25 years of hands-on gardening experience. Passionate about sustainable homesteading, she and her husband have turned their 2-acre property into a hobby farm homestead, which features diverse vegetable, fruit, herb, and flower gardens, as well as chickens and goats. Jessica loves sharing her experience with others and can be found on Instagram at JessWatchinTheGardenGrow.