Just Grow It! is a 9-week youth horticulture program that can be enjoyed by families and youth between the ages of 5-18!

1. Super Seeds - Dig into activities around seeds! Youth will grow microgreens and create their own seed necklace. Learn what seeds need in order to germinate and grow!
2. Starting the Garden -  Youth will learn all about how to make paper pots, a mini-greenhouse, and grow some seedlings inside for an early start to the garden.
3. Planting the Garden - Find the right spot for the garden and get growing by sowing seeds and transplanting veggie seedlings. Gather garden tools and just grow it!
4. Garden Care - Figure out how to care for the garden and make plant labels and a rain gauge too!
5. Splendid Soil - Learn more about the soil, its role in growing healthy plants, and investigate an earthworm.
6. Beneficial Bugs - Find out the buzz on how insects impact our plants.
7. Plant Problems - Observe plants in the garden for any issues and try to find out what is causing them.
8. Food Safety - Learn how to handle plants with care to keep yourself and others safe while enjoying the vegetables.
9. Salad Celebration - Celebrate all of your hard work by making a salad with fresh veggies from your garden!

The N.C. Cooperative Extension of Beaufort County office will provide the seeds, plants, potting soil, hand-outs for each lesson, & other materials depending on funding.

The cost of this program is FREE. Supplies provided are dependent on the amount of youth registered for the program.

• Pickup materials for Weeks 1-3: 4/12/2021
• Pickup materials for Weeks 4-6: 5/3/2021
• Pickup materials for Weeks 7-9: 5/24/2021

Family Sign Up (sign up with this form if you are registering a single child or children in the same family)

Group Sign Up (sign up with this form if you are registering a group of children that are not related in an afterschool or classroom setting)

If you have any questions, please contact our 4-H Agent, Chasady Quinn.