Event is Full🌱 Beginner Container Gardening 101
Schedule
Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Erwin Park | Mckinney, TX
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Thank you for all of the interest in this event- it is now full. We will do another Beginner Container Gardening workshop in March!🌱 Beginner Container Gardening 101
Decorate • Plant • Grow Your Own Greens
Have you ever wanted to grow your own food but felt unsure where to start?
This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help you learn container gardening from the ground up, decorate a container that feels personal, and plant your own vegetables from seed — no gardening experience required.
This event is the foundation of our ongoing Container Gardening Series, where each workshop helps you build skills and add to your own personal container garden over time.
🌿 What You’ll Learn
What container gardening is (and why it’s perfect for beginners)
Choosing the right container and why drainage matters
Soil basics: what works and what doesn’t
Sun placement in Texas (morning vs afternoon sun)
Watering seeds vs established plants
What grows well in late winter and early spring
🎨 What We’ll Do Together
Decorate a wide, shallow container to make it your own
Learn how to properly plant seeds
Plant lettuce, spinach, and green onions
Label your container and learn how to care for it at home
You’ll leave with a planted container and the confidence to keep it growing.
🥬 What to Expect After You Plant
We’ll walk through this during the workshop so you know exactly what’s normal:
Sprouts:
Lettuce: 5–10 days
Green onions: 7–10 days
Spinach: 7–14 days
Harvest timeline:
Green onions: 3–4 weeks
Lettuce: 4–6 weeks
Spinach: 5–7 weeks
You’ll also learn how to harvest so your plants continue producing — and what to do once you’ve harvested your greens.
📘 What’s Included
✔ All supplies✔ Container + soil + seeds✔ Decorating materials✔ Guided instruction✔ Take-home care guide
Just bring a chair and your curiosity.
🌱 An Ongoing Series
This is the first of several Container Gardening workshops we’ll be hosting throughout the year.
Each event builds on the last — helping you:
Add new containers
Learn new gardening skills
Grow your confidence one pot at a time
You can attend one workshop or join us for many as you create your own personalized container garden.
If the weather is chilly- we will be in an enclosed tent. Please bring a chair.
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Where is it happening?
Erwin Park, 4660 CR-1006, McKinney, TX 75071-6614, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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