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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!

Workshops are BACK for 2025!

Every 2 weeks, starting Wednesday, April 9th.

Container Gardening

April 23rd  at 10AM

Don’t let cement stop you! Learn the best ideas for growing flowers and plants in pots—plus how to make your own potting soil.

Build a Raised Bed Planter

May 7th at 10AM

Learn how to build a 4x8 wooden raised bed. Perfect for vacant lots or tough, rocky soil.

Summer Crops

May 21st at 10AM

Discover the best heat-loving vegetables that grow from May through the fall.

Compost!

June 4th  at 10AM

Turn vegetable scraps and yard “waste” into fertile soil. Composting is also great for the environment.

Organic Garden Care

June 18th at 10AM

Learn how to control insects organically and use row covers to protect your garden.

Best Cut Flowers

July 2nd at 10AM

Learn how to grow beautiful cut flowers and how to easily arrange them.

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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