If you would like a free 4 x 8 foot raised bed for gardening to be placed at your home, then consider this opportunity. Those interested should submit an application. Started in 2012, the Home VEG (Vegetable Educational Garden) Program goal is to promote vegetable gardening in Cowlitz County. Ten applicants will be selected to have a raised bed built for them that includes soil and seeds.

Applications may be secured by contacting Gary Fredricks at 360-577-3014, Ext 3 or at garyf@wsu.edu. Applications are due March 1, 2018. This program is sponsored by the Washington State University Master Gardeners of Cowlitz County. Those receiving a raised bed will also be assigned a mentor to answer their gardening questions. The raised beds will be placed at the home in May.