Shoots & Sprouts Society

Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

This presentation covers basic beginner information for creating a vegetable garden. Topics include: location, container gardening, planning, creating a living soil, seed shopping, planting schedules, protection for cold/hot weather, and food preservation. Suggestions for growing popular (and a few specialty) veggies/herbs are shared. Perfect opportunity for attendees to share gardening tips & tricks!

Bonus hands-on activity: Propagating basil

Presented by Becky Hogenson
Van Alstyne Public Library Garden Ambassador