This WCG workshop was held on February 2, 2026.

This was our fourth annual winter sowing workshop held on January 31, 2026. --- Learn to grow your own plants from seed with a mini greenhouse crafted from an empty milk or water jug! Grow perennial flowers to support our local pollinators, birds, and biodiversity. (Best time to plant is December - February) This workshop will give you the tools you need to start or expand your own pollinator garden. Soil, native seeds, and one empty one-gallon jug will be provided. Participants under 18 are allowed, if accompanied by a parent or guardian. This is an in-person, hands-on, free event with instruction from Watertown Community Gardens members. --- Download the workshop handout and slides, and try it out yourself!

This was a WCG workshop held on February 19, 2025 presented by Melinda Dennis, Marilyn Salvas, and other members of WCG. --- Gather ideas for planting a low maintenance garden in the bump-out (curb extensions) or planting strip in front of your home. With a few feet of planted green space, you can offer food sources, water, shelter, and places to raise young for our native pollinators, the bees, butterflies, insects and birds. The focus is on native plants and perennials that thrive in typically dry, neglected areas. This event will include an informational presentation followed by a design activity with small breakout groups. Participants under 12 years old are welcome with a parent or guardian, but the presentation and activity are written for adults. --- We invite you to download the workshop presentation and try it out yourself!

This was a WCG workshop held on February 15, 2025 as an introduction to gardening as a way to support humans and biodiversity. Concepts covered: Review basic plant needs Plant and garden placement Sources for garden plants Protecting plants from pests We invite you to download the workshop presentation and try it out yourself!