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Horticulture Zone

If you've ever been interested in learning about growing vegetables and flowers you are welcome in our third of an acre garden. Our Horticulture Zone also includes a hoop house, a composting area, and room for growing flowers. Our garden is 100% organic with no chemicals or pesticides being used.

Our Horticulture Zone Manager, Andy Nolan, tends to the Zone from 8:30am until 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Feel free to call him with any questions at 215 558 1580. All are welcome!

Upcoming Wednesday Horticultural Workshops

Workshops will be taking place from March through December (every other Wednesday at 10:00am)!             

The following is a list of workshops through the end of July.

September 20th (10:00am) - Spring flowering bulbs: now is the time to bulbs that will give you color in the spring when else is blooming.

October 4th (10:00am) - Fall decorating: how to decorate your home and garden for the fall on budget.

October 18th (10:00am) - Best shrubs and plants for fall color: learn about the best shrubs that give you fall interest.

November 1st (10:00am) - Pressed flower cards: make your own cards with pressed flowers.

November 15th (10:00am) - Houseplants: learn about the easiest house plants to grow.

Novemeber 29th (10:00am) - Get ready for winter by making a simple evergreen arrangement.

Garden Guidelines

In order for us to conduct a safe and functioning community garden, we ask that all members, volunteers, and guests take a moment to read through and adhere to our rules and guidelines for the Kroc Horticulture Zone. Thank you!

  • You must be a current Kroc Center member to participate.
  • Commit to volunteering to do an hour of work in the garden each week.
  • Upon arrival sign-in and sign-out before leaving.
  • Must wear enclosed shoes, clean clothing and clean gloves. Hand jewelry should be removed.
  • Those who are sick, have any symptoms of COVID-19, or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID-19, are not permitted to come to the Horticultural Zone.
  • Must stay on the grass or wood chip areas unless instructed by Horticultural staff.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Before beginning a task, must be instructed or trained on how to perform task.
  • Before using tools and equipment, must be instructed or trained on how to safely and properly use each item.
  • Ensure all harvesting equipment and containers are clean before use. Equipment should not be shared with others.
  • May take produce home with them on a weekly basis (after volunteering hour), as available. Please note that produce distribution is determined by needs of Kroc Center programs.
  • Must abide by all Horticultural Zone policies and procedures.
(215) 558-1580
Horticulture Zone Coordinator: Andrew.Nolan@use.salvationarmy.org

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