Welcome to the Community Gardens of Hancock County! As our community takes on the issue of hunger, United Way is pleased to be involved in this collaborative effort. Community gardens benefit communities and individuals in multiple ways including encouraging health and exercise, providing opportunities for intergenerational and cross-cultural connections, reducing crime rates, neighborhood beautification, producing nutritious food, reducing family budgets, and the creation of entrepreneurial and income opportunities. The collaborative effort includes United Way of Hancock County, the MENTOR Initiative, The Blanchard Valley Green Coalition, The Ohio State University Extension, Master Gardener Volunteers of Hancock County, The Community Foundation and City of Findlay officials. The first Community Garden of Hancock County is located at The Family Center, 1800 N. Blanchard St. Additional garden locations are planned for the future.

Educational Sessions

Tues., April 19	Orientation, Early Garden Preparation, What to Plant, Cold Crops	Hancock County Public Library	6-8 p.m.
Thurs., May 10	Warm Season Crops, Weeds	The Senior Center	6-8 p.m.
Tues., June 21	Freezing Fruits and Vegetables	Hancock County Agricultural Service Center 7868 CR 140	9:30-11:30 a.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tues., July 19	From Plant to Plate	Hancock County Agricultural Service Center 7868 CR 140	6:00 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 23	Canning Fruits and Vegetables	Hancock County Agricultural Service Center 7868 CR 140	9:30-11:30 a.m. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 27	Nutrition	Hancock County Agricultural Service Center 7868 CR 140	6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 4	Harvesting and Food Safety	Hancock County Agricultural Service Center 7868 CR 140	6:00 p.m.