Seed to Supper Series at South Cumberland Library

Program Type:

Career & Skill Building, Community Health & Wellness, Community Services, Fun & Learning

Age Group:

Young Children (0-5), Elementary (6-11), Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on March 28, 2026 @ 10:30am.
  • This event is part of a series. If you register for this first event, you will also be registering for future occurrences.

Program Description

Event Details

Seed to Supper Program Series

Learn to grow your own food this spring! Join facilitator Sarah Llwellyn from University of Maryland Extension for a hands-on gardening series designed to take you from seed to harvest. In this six-week program, participants will explore every step of the home gardening process, from planning and planting to tending and enjoying the harvest.

Each one-hour session includes hands-on activities, take-home supplies, and practical tips based on the nationally recognized Seed to Supper curriculum.

Session Topics:

  • Planning Your Garden (includes grow light distribution and tomato/pepper plant starting)

  • Getting Started with Healthy Soil (winter sowing using milk jugs)

  • Planting Your Garden

  • Caring for Your Growing Garden

  • Continuing Garden Care

  • Harvesting and Using Your Bounty

Participants must register in advance and commit to attending all sessions.
All materials provided. Free giveaways of supplies including trowel, grow bags, gardening gloves, watering can, and rain gauge included with registration. 

Grow your confidence, your community, and your own fresh food, from seed to supper!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

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