2026 Grow Your Own Food free classes

Learn how to get a head start on the growing season by starting plants from seed indoors.

Free two-hour classes offered throughout Central Oregon teach you everything you need to know to be successful growing vegetables in this challenging climate. Class includes the 24-page book "Growing Vegetables in Central Oregon" to keep.

Throughout the gardening season, OSU Master Gardeners will present classes in the community gardens and demonstration gardens that we manage in Bend and Redmond. Classes focus on skills that are useful for gardeners, and plants that are noteworthy.

Join Central Oregon Master Gardeners for free classes on vegetable gardening, held at various locations throughout Central Oregon.