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Whether you are an experienced gardener or a newbie, you can grow your own food! Check out the resources below and view our How To Garden videos to get you started or to refine your gardening skills.

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Cure Winter Cabin Fever by Planting Peas & Lettuce
March 16, 2022
Blog by Kirsten Ann Conrad, Agriculture Natural Resource Extension Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and FOUA Board Member Peas If you are tired of winter and hunger for spring, try planting peas as soon …
Plot Against Hunger 2021 Spring Garden Kickoff
February 10, 2021
Feeding Our Community, One Garden at a Time Spring Garden Kickoff: March 13 from 10:00am – 11:30am: Join us for a virtual program with remarks from Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti …
Filling a Raised Bed Garden
January 13, 2021
Here are some tips and resources for when you need to fill a raised bed vegetable garden: START YOUR BED WITH LASAGNA GARDENING METHOD (aka SHEET MULCHING) Lasagna gardening is a no-dig, no-till …