Grass to Garden

Learn how to start a community-based garden with Purdue Extension. From improving access to fruits and vegetables to educating people on how food is grown, community gardens offer many benefits to the place you call home. Now, Purdue Extension can help you get one started in your own neighborhood with its Grass to Garden program!

Every garden project is unique, and Grass to Garden will help you learn more than just how to grow plants — helping your program thrive by:
• Strengthening agricultural and community development efforts
• Improving access to local, nutritious foods
• Creating healthier communities, and more! 

In this class you will learn about:
• Pre-garden planning
• Community Engagement and garden policies
• Site selection and preparation
• Growing and harvesting 

This class is suitable for non-profit employees, local officials, community volunteers and garden enthusiasts. 

Classes will take place at Office of the Perry Township Trustee 4925 Shelby Street, Suite 400 Indianapolis, IN 46227