Our first-ever “Grow Your Own Salad Bowl Workshop” was a resounding success! Participants learned how to combine lettuce varieties, specialty greens, herbs, and edible flowers to create beautiful, productive containers that thrive in fall and early spring. The sessions blended education and creativity, beginning with a short demonstration on container gardening and followed by hands-on planting. Master Gardener℠ Volunteers were on hand to answer questions, offer guidance, and share practical tips for keeping greens vibrant and healthy throughout the season.

Families gathered in July for a hands-on Bee Hotel Workshop that blended learning, creativity, and fun. Children worked alongside parents and grandparents to learn about native bees and why they matter, then painted and assembled their own bee hotels to take home.

With guidance from Master Gardener℠ Volunteers and Extension staff, participants explored simple ways to support pollinators—both in the classroom and out in the garden—making this workshop a meaningful and memorable summer experience.