
2 Dates!
October 2nd and October 9th
Fall Container Gardening $40
Pay via Paypal: erikanicolsmith@gmail.com
Include in the notes of your Paypal payment: (1)the class title, (2)your name, (3)your child’s name, and (4*)any relevant details. If you’re new here, be sure to include your best contact details.
This class takes place on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at 10 AM at Port Tobacco River Park.
100% Kid Friendly & Kid-Focused
Ms. Erika is a former classroom teacher who has successfully supported children of all age levels for over 10 years. She is also a member of the Master Gardeners 2020 Class with University of Maryland Extension and a former classroom teacher. She enjoys creating experiences and highly impactful learning sessions with enough space for everyone to bring their whole selves, yes even including the kid sillies. Put all of that together, and we have the makings of an awesome time in workshop together! The skills taught in this workshop are detailed below in guardian-friendly language, but please know that they will be purposefully accessible for kids and parents alike!
Where: Port Tobacco River Park in La Plata, MD in the outdoor classroom. (Safely-distanced and truly beautiful location perfect for connecting to nature.)
When: Saturday, October 2nd, 10-11AM
Another date has been added- Saturday, October 9th.
Pricing includes all materials needed to participate and covers one kid and one adult participant. Each participant will leave with a container including one vegetable and one herb plus the knowledge required to expand your container garden as you see fit.
Topics Covered
Finding seeds and plants
Soil mixture
Choosing and prepping your container
Proper plant spacing
Care
Harvesting
Each guardian/ kid group will leave with one vegetable and one herb from the following list.
Vegetables
Potatoes
Carrots (much sweeter when grown at home)
Artisan Salad Lettuce
Kale/ Spinach
Herbs
Garlic
Onion
Cilantro
Email erikanicolsmith@gmail.com with any questions.




