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Growing Together: Starting Your Own Food Garden
Join GreenUP and The Peterborough and Area Master Gardeners for the inaugural Growing Together event on May 2 at the New Canadians Centre Peterborough (NCC). This beginner-friendly session is designed for anyone interested in learning more about gardening and growing food in the Peterborough area.
The afternoon will begin with a short panel discussion and question period, followed by a Vegetable Gardening 101 workshop. Participants will have the opportunity to plant their own vegetables and will leave with seeds, plants, and the knowledge to continue growing at home.
Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Location: New Canadians Centre Peterborough (NCC), Wesley Hall (221 Romaine St, Peterborough, ON K9J 2C3)
What to Bring:
- Curiosity and questions
- Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a little soil on
- A bag to carry home plants and materials
Learn more and register here.
This event is made possible through the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors program.