Dear community gardener,

We want to ensure your participation in your local community garden is a successful experience. Thus, we ask you take advantage of the free class series on gardening that will be offered this Fall, 2022.  Dallas County Health & Human Services (DCHHS), in collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, will be offering a 7 class series that will include the following topics:

September 24:  Introduction to Community Garden Logistics (Getting organized /Funding/ Volunteer Recruitment)

October 1:         Earth-kind (Soils & Irrigation)

October 8:         Veggies 101

October 15:       Integrated Pest Management

October 22:       Harvesting & Storing/Farmer’s Markets

October 29:       Fruits 101

November 19:   Backyard Chickens

The course will take place at the Urban Farm facilities in Garland (715 Rowlett Rd., Garland, 75043). Classes will be held on Saturdays at 10:00 am and will last approximately 2.5 hours.  DCHHS will provide transportation assistance if needed.

To sign up for the training, Please contact 214-819-5115 or Chronic.Disease@dallascounty.org if you have questions or for more information.

Thank you,

DCHHS Chronic Disease Division Community Garden Program

2377 N. Stemmons Fwy., Dallas, TX 75207

214-819-5115

Chronic.Disase@dallascounty.org