Heather N. Kolich, ANR Agent, UGA Extension Forsyth County
Springtime seems to wake up a planting gene in many of us. A summer food garden is a fun and satisfying family project. Growing food from seeds is inexpensive and helps kids understand where our food comes from. Home gardening can also provide a sense of security and self-sufficiency during the uncertainty of our current national health crisis.
If you’ve been contemplating starting a garden to add fresh foods to your meals, mid-April marks our go-ahead and plant date. For a quick start-up guide, check out the newest on-demand webinar in Forsyth County Extension’s Connect with Food Gardening series. Summer Fruits and Veggies to Grow from Seeds covers the basics to get you growing in about 11 minutes. It’s on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niVBPvjAX-g&t=71s