Free OSU Extension "Seed to Supper" gardening course begins in March

The long-standing free “Seed to Supper” gardening course is returning to Columbia County starting in March. “Seed to Supper” is a joint effort of the Oregon Food Bank (OFC) and Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service. OFB created the program in 2004 with the goal of enhancing food security and increasing education and access to locally-grown foods in food insecure communities. The program expanded following a partnership with OSU Extension Service in 2010.

“Seed to Supper” is a free six-week gardening course designed to give beginning adult gardeners the information they need to grow food on a limited budget.

The 2026 program is offered at five locations across Columbia County and is taught by OSU Extension master gardeners and local experts. The Seed to Supper program is a series of six classes lasting two hours each. Topics include the basics of soil preparation, planting, and growing and harvesting. Registration is required; sign up at the “OSU Seed to Supper Registration Page”: https://beav.es/Sfm

Columbia County dates and locations:

St. Helens, Wednesday’s April 1st to May 6th, 5-7 p.m. Location: OSU Extension Service, 505 N Columbia River Hwy, St. Helens, OR-97051

Scappoose, Monday’s March 16th to April 27th

(No Class on 6th April), 5-7 p.m. Location: Scappoose Library, 52469 SE 2nd St, Scappoose, OR 97056

Vernonia, Thursday’s April 2nd to May 7th, 4-6 p.m. Location: Vernonia Christian Church, 410 North Street, Vernonia.

Rainier, Tuesday’s March 10th to April 14th, 9-11 a.m. Location: Methodist Church 101 E C St, Rainier, OR 97048

Clatskanie, Wednesday’s March 18th to April 22nd, 6-8 p.m. Location: Clatskanie Food Hub 80 NE Art Steele St Clatskanie, OR