raised garden beds in full bloom
Raised garden beds at Faith Lutheran Church, August 2024. Credit: Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON – This summer, learn from local experts about gardening in raised beds, composting, growing native flowers, and cooking with the produce you grow. Join the Knox County Local Food Council on Tuesday evenings at 6 p.m. throughout the summer. All events are free of charge.

 April 29- Raised Bed Gardening
o Faith Lutheran Community Garden, 170 Mansfield Ave., Mount Vernon
 May 27- Gardening basics
o Arch Park Community Garden, Arch Ave., Mount Vernon
 June 24- Composting
o Community Roots, 1104 W. Gambier St., Mount Vernon
 August 5- Pollinators and Native Plants
o Brown Family Environmental Center, 9781 Laymon Rd., Gambier
 August 26- Gardening for All Abilities
o Vine & Lawn Community Garden, 1109 E. Vine St., Mount Vernon
 September 30- Cooking with Garden Produce
o Faith Lutheran Community Garden, 170 Mansfield Ave., Mount Vernon

These events are for new and experienced gardeners alike. Questions and discussion are
welcomed.

Follow the Knox County Local Food Council on Facebook for event updates. For more information, contact the Knox County Local Food Council at knoxcountylocalfoodcouncil.@gmail.com or 740-326-5073.