June 2022
“Ask an Expert” at the Grow City Garden
Bring your questions, and even samples, to "Ask an Expert" Day at the Grow City Teaching Garden.
Find out more »October 2022
Soil Health Tour of the Grow City Teaching Garden
Take a tour to find out all of the different methods being used in the garden to improve soil health. Get ideas for what you can do in your garden, and ask questions of experts on the tour. Examine the soil in various garden beds. Learn about The Four Soil Health Principles and how to use them. ... The Grow City Teaching Garden is located in the backyard of the McGrady-Brockman Building, 614 N. 7th St., Vincennes, Indiana. This project…
Find out more »Hugelkulture!
What in the world is “hugelkulture”? Learn about this fun, easy way to create a new garden bed and how it creates healthy soil. Help build one in the Grow City garden! … The Grow City Teaching Garden is located in the backyard of the McGrady-Brockman Building, 614 N. 7th St., Vincennes, Indiana. This project is a partnership of the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District, Knox County Public Library, Vincennes University, and Purdue Extension Knox County. For more…
Find out more »November 2022
Composting Basics
Composting – is a great way to use what you have and create healthier soil for healthier plants.Learn an easy way to build a compost pile for your garden – what goes in, how it works, and what to do with what comes out. Help build the next new compost pile at Grow City! This free workshop starts at 6:30 pm Eastern on November 7 in the Grow City Teaching Garden (back yard of the McGrady-Brockman Building, 614 N. 7th…
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Relive the Story
of Vincennes and Knox County with a glimpse of history at every turn.