Nourishing the Neighborhood: Veggies and Blooms

Discover how to grow and enjoy fresh, nutritious foods in "Nourishing the Neighborhood: Veggies and Blooms." Penn State Extension Master Gardeners will demonstrate companion planting techniques, highlighting beneficial vegetable and flower pairings, and guide participants through creating a take-home grow bag. An extension health and wellness educator will also prepare and share a spinach strawberry salad, showcasing a simple, flavorful way to combine fruits and vegetables for added color, fiber, and nutrition.
Part of a grant-funded series for Lebanon County seniors, this program supports those interested in the YMCA Community Garden and serves as a pickup location for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers.
This event is being offered at no charge to participants.
Who is this for?
🌱 Lebanon County seniors interested in participating in or learning more about the YMCA Community Garden
🌱 Lebanon County seniors seeking to learn about companion planting techniques for vegetables and flowers
🌱 Lebanon County seniors interested in preparing fresh, garden-based foods at home
What will you learn?
🌱 Principles of companion planting for vegetables and flowers
🌱 Benefits of companion planting
🌱 Effective companion plant combinations
🌱 Ways to pair fruits and vegetables for nutritious, flavorful meals
Space is limited. Preregistration by June 24, 2026 is required.
📷: Photo by Judy Van Kuren