Time’s running out to get in on a new Community Harvest of Southwest Seattle program – here are the details from Community Harvest’s Aviva:

Gardeners: Here is a great opportunity to improve your skills in growing vegetables, and help people grow affordable, healthy food!

Garden Helpers: Connecting new gardeners with community mentors

Community Harvest of Southwest and Seattle Tilth are excited to offer a new program to train community members to mentor new gardeners in West Seattle and White Center.

If you would like to help others grow their own food, then consider becoming a Garden Helper! Training will consist of a free 5-week, 30-hour course on organic gardening and teaching adults, Thursday evenings (7 – 9 PM) and Sundays (9:30 AM – 2 PM) from May 20 through June 13. Mentors will then volunteer 30 hours (or more!) and help novice gardeners grow their own food. Volunteers should have some vegetable gardening experience, a desire to work with others, and an encouraging attitude.

We’re also looking for people who want help growing their own food! Mentors will provide free, in-person assistance to help budding gardeners get started in backyard, P-patch, or container gardens.

Community Harvest’s website has more information, applications, and even Frequently Asked Questions, or contact us at info@gleanit.org or 206-762-0604.

This program is funded by a Small and Simple grant from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods.