Gardening
Whether you are new to plants or a cultivation expert, find resources to make your garden thrive this season.
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Seed Library
March–May
From March through May, community members of all ages are invited to take up to five flower, fruit, and vegetable packets per week from the seed library at no cost to grow at home. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to nurture your green space and watch your garden flourish. Seed libraries are located at the Grants Pass, Williams, and Wolf Creek branches.
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- Josephine County Master Gardener Association
- The trained Master Gardener volunteers extend sustainable gardening information to Josephine County through educational outreach programs.
- Grants Pass Growers Market
- Learn more about the Growers Market that has become a Saturday morning tradition in downtown Grants Pass.
- Raptor Creek Farm
- Learn about Josephine County Food Bank's Raptor Creek Farm and their programs including the senior garden and youth garden.
OSU Extension Service
- OSU Extension Service
- Search by gardening topics including pollinators, gardening techniques, and more. Ask questions via the Ask an Expert feature.
- OSU Stay at Home Gardening
- Stay at Home Gardening teaches all the gardening essentials from prepping soil, planting seeds, and even worm care! Their lessons and activities are designed for all ages so anyone can join in on the fun!
- Food Hero
- Whether you are a new or experienced gardener or cook, Food Hero has resources for everyone.
Resources for gardening with kids
- Kids Gardening
- Opportunities for kids to learn and grow through gardening, engaging their natural curiosity and wonder. Garden based activities, garden lesson plans, and growing inspiration blog. visit Kids Gardening
- Ultimate gardening activities for kids
- Find how-to guides, DIY craft ideas, science experiments, and plenty of ideas to get your garden up and running with the help of your little ones. Explore gardening activities for kids
- Bees for Kids
- Check out a bee-themed nutrition and garden environmental education activity packet developed at Oregon State University by the Oregon Bee Project and Food Hero. Explore bees for kids