Citizen Gardener

The Citizen Gardener program is a ten hour course that provides hands-on organic gardening instruction. The course covers essential knowledge for growing food in Central Texas, including the basics of constructing raised beds, composting, and rainwater collection. Upon completion of the course work, students complete ten hours of volunteer service at local gardens and farms, both to enhance their knowledge, and to employ their new skills to benefit the community. After completing both components, participants celebrate their graduation as Citizen Gardeners at a local food potluck that closes each planting season. Graduates are encouraged to continue to serve as ambassadors for "growing your own" in our community.