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GP Grows: Dig It encourages residents to turn their thumbs green this summer

The City of Grande Prairie has announced the return of GP Grows: Dig It, to encourage gardening and sustainable living among residents.

Citing the success of previous GP Grows events and positive feedback from the community, the city says this year, GP Grows will continue its mission to provide residents with all the necessary tools to turn their thumbs green this summer.

GP Grows offers seed potatoes, seed onions, and triple-mix soil all for free, and the on-site team will be available to answer any questions and offer tips and tricks to maximize plant yield.

Environmental Programming Facilitator for the City of GP, Kierstyn Otterman says gardening should be treated as a “lifestyle” instead of just another hobby and emphasizes the patience required to be successful in the rewarding and fun endeavor.

“With GP Grows: Dig It, we’re excited to help you start your own green adventure right at home,” she says. “Gather the family, get your hands dirty, and let’s explore the wonderful world of homegrown delights together.”

The event takes place on May 11th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Grande Prairie Activity & Reception Centre and will operate on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration is not required; however, attendees are required to bring their own pails and containers.

Ethan Montague
Ethan Montague
Reporter/Contributor for MyGrandePrairieNow.com and 104.7 2Day FM. Studied Broadcast News at SAIT. Team member since February 2023.
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