The Junior Master Gardener program is an international youth gardening program of the university cooperative Extension network. JMG engages children in novel, “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind.
The classes are held every Wednesday from June 24th to August 26th. They are at the new Seven Sisters Youth Garden located at 2001 Library Drive in Hot Springs. They start at 1:00pm and end at 3:00pm.
A description of the classes is listed below:
- Lesson 1 What Seeds Need to Grow
- Lesson 2 Healthy Soil
- Lesson 3 Plant Parts
- Lesson 4 Roots We Eat
- Lesson 5 Pollinators
- Lesson 6 Compost Magic
- Lesson 7 Garden Helpers
- Lesson 8 Herbs & Senses
- Lesson 9 Harvest Time
- Lesson 10 Junior Master Gardener Awards & Celebration
Each class will consist of practical hands-on garden related activity and a written exercise reinforcing the lesson.