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Summer Harvest Festival

· 2 min read
Sarah Chen
Garden Manager

Summer is in full swing at Metro Gardens! Join us for our annual Summer Harvest Festival as we celebrate the incredible bounty that our community gardeners have cultivated.

Festival Highlights

This year's festival promises to be our best yet, with activities for gardeners of all ages and experience levels.

What to Expect

  • Garden Tours: Guided tours of our most productive plots
  • Cooking Demos: Live cooking demonstrations using fresh garden produce
  • Kids Activities: Scavenger hunts and planting activities for young gardeners
  • Seed Swap: Exchange seeds with fellow gardeners
  • Potluck Dinner: Share dishes made with your homegrown ingredients

Schedule

TimeActivity
10:00 AMGates open, garden tours begin
11:00 AMCooking demonstration
12:00 PMKids activities
2:00 PMSeed swap
5:00 PMCommunity potluck

This Season's Stars

Our gardeners have had exceptional success with several crops this year:

  • Tomatoes: Record yields from our heirloom varieties
  • Peppers: Beautiful bell peppers and spicy varieties
  • Squash: Abundant zucchini and summer squash
  • Herbs: Thriving basil, rosemary, and thyme

Get Involved

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just curious about community gardening, everyone is welcome at our festival. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow gardeners, learn new techniques, and enjoy the fruits (and vegetables!) of our collective labor.

See you at the festival! 🌻