Rockford gardening workshop gives participants a taste of Italian tradition

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – For many in the Greater Rockford Italian American Association, the love of food started right in their grandfather’s, or Nonno’s, garden.

For many in the Greater Rockford Italian Association, the love of food started right in their grandfather’s garden.(Greater Rockford Italian American Association)

From 11a.m. to 12:30p.m., Saturday, June 6, learn to grow Nonno’s garden favorites at 4601 W. State Street in Rockford.

The GRIAA partners with Didier’s Greenhouses to invite the public to learn practical tips and techniques to grow your own garden with the help of discussion and demonstrations. From pruning to tending, you’ll learn to grow tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and cuccuzza along with herbs basil and oregano.

To make the workshop even sweet, the GRIAA says June 6 falls on Customer Appreciation weekend and there will be discounted prices on several items including the plants that will be discussed.

Gardening Tools(Pixabay)

Bea Ricotta with the GRIAA says what makes this the perfect way to carry on tradition is that you’ll learn to raise vegetables to serve in Nonna’s old recipes.

Guests will also get a guided tour of Didier’s Greenhouses.

This experience is free but limited to 30 attendees. You can register your spot in Nonno’s Garden on eventbrite.