Children's Vegetable Garden Program
Saturday mornings 9-11:00 am
For more information call 207-3255
There is a $10 fee. Ages 8-13
About The Program: The Children’s Vegetable Garden Program at the San Antonio Botanical Garden is an opportunity for children to grow their own vegetables and ornamental plants with the help of instructors from the Bexar County Master Gardeners and other volunteer organizations. Each child is allotted a 2’x12’ garden plot. Plants and a detailed planting guide are provided for half of each garden plot. The other half of each 2’ x 12’ plot is the “Experimental Garden” where children have fun growing different types of seeds, vegetables, and ornamental annual flowers. Participants plant their own seeds and transplants (with approval from program instructors) or plant seeds provided by the Bexar County Master Gardeners. Children can also earn their Junior Master Gardener certification by participating in fun, hands-on activities each week after they have tended their garden. In order to gain the most from the learning experience and to help ensure successful growing, participants are required to attend all sessions (two absences are allowed). Families are welcome to share the gardening experience with their child. How to Apply: Complete the application form and submit it to the San Antonio Botanical Garden by July 18, 2008. Limited space is available. Submission of application does not confirm acceptance in the program. Acceptance in the program will be based on completeness of the application and willingness to attend each Saturday morning session (two absences are allowed). Participants accepted into the program will be notified by August 1. The program fee of $10 can be paid after notification of acceptance in the program.
