For The Journal

Mercy Nutrition Therapy and The Garden Project of Southwest Colorado invite the public to attend “Square Foot Gardening,” a free educational workshop, on Wednesday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m., at the Ohana Kuleana Community Garden, 564 E. 30th St., in Durango.

The Garden Project’s Garden coordinator, Brooke Frazer, will provide hands-on training to help prepare, plant and grow your own small garden. She will discuss key gardening elements, such as soil health, seed selection, garden design and climate information.

Seating is limited. RSVP at mercydurango.org/nutrition or by calling 970-764-3999. On-site child care is available during the workshop for children of all ages. Cost is $5 for children ages 3-10. To sign up for child care, please email mia@thegardenprojectswcolorado.org by Wednesday, May 4.

This is the second of six interactive sessions that address how easy, affordable, and tasty it can be to achieve better health through proper nutrition. Details about upcoming classes available at the May 11th event and online at mercydurango.org.