Introduction to Gardening Workshop
October 10, 2026
On Saturday, October 10th, the jane b semel HCI Community Garden hosted its first workshop of the 2026-2027 academic year! With the fall growing season approaching and a new plot holders on the horizon, we welcomed community members to learn the basics of gardening.
Led by Master Gardeners Claire Gerard and Deborah Hartnett, the workshop explored essential gardening skills, including proper watering techniques, how to get the most out of their seeds, and ways to manage unwanted visitors in the garden.
The learning didn’t stop there! Attendees put their new skills into practice by starting their own plants from seed and propagating a green onion. It was a fun, hands-on way to build confidence and get excited about the growing season ahead.
Everyone had a great time learning, sharing, and getting their hands dirty. We’re grateful to the Master Gardeners and all who joined us, and we look forward to more opportunities to grow together!
Follow @hcigardens on Instagram and check out our garden webpage to learn about upcoming programming.
Author Bio: Valeria Sanchez Garcia is a Garden Coordinator with the jane b semel HCI Community Garden, as well as a 4th year Environmental Science major with a concentration in Environmental Engineering. In her spare time, she enjoys doing arts and crafts, sight-seeing, and listening to music.
