Gardeners and salad lovers are invited to participate in a hands-on workshop that teaches how to plant a container filled with cool-season greens designed to last into spring.
The Grow Your Own Salad Bowl Workshop will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, with two sessions offered: 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 25 Referendum Drive in Bolivia. A rain date is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 17, at the same times.
Each participant will create a container garden with a choice of lettuce varieties, specialty greens, herbs and edible flowers. Included in the $40 fee are a 14-inch bowl, plants, planting medium and a care guide for the season.
The workshop begins with a short overview of container gardening before participants design and plant their own take-home salad bowls. Organizers recommend bringing gloves, an apron or smock, comfortable closed-toe shoes, and a hat and sunscreen.
Proceeds from the event benefit Cooperative Extension’s educational programming, Habitat for Humanity projects, school gardens and the Brunswick County Botanical Education Garden, which is open for self-guided tours.
About NC Extension Master Gardener Volunteers
Master Gardener volunteers support the mission of North Carolina Cooperative Extension by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable gardening practices that grow healthy people, gardens, landscapes, and communities. Their vision is a healthier world through environmental stewardship.
The Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association of Brunswick County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports volunteer education, fosters camaraderie and provides skilled volunteers for Cooperative Extension projects. Key events include plant sales and public workshops. Proceeds support educational programs and the Brunswick County Botanical Gardens, where visitors are invited to explore on a self-guided tour.
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