Get ready to dig in and discover the joys of gardening!  The spring season of the Children's Vegetable Garden begins on Tuesday, Feb. 18. 

Registration Opens Monday, Feb. 3, at 9 a.m.

Space can fill up fast, so plan to register as soon as possible.

The PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden at the Park’s Historic Homestead is the perfect place for kids to roll up their sleeves, explore nature, and learn about the magic of growing their own food.

Set at the park’s Historic Homestead, the PHP Children’s Vegetable Garden is a place for children 5 to 14 years old to get their hands dirty as they learn every aspect of gardening, from planting to harvesting. 

With the help of volunteers from the Bexar County Master Gardeners, the students begin the morning each Tuesday with a hands-on activity in the garden, followed by a related lesson. Children have fun gardening while learning about teamwork, agricultural commodities, nutrition, and how to be good land stewards.

What to Expect 

• Demonstration lessons showing planting techniques and sharing tips for successful growing of tomatoes, beans, squash, peppers, herbs, radishes, swiss chard, beets, and lettuce.

• Hands-on gardening time for your children to plant, water, fertilize, weed and harvest.

• Educational sessions in our outdoor classroom with lessons for your children on horticulture, nutrition, natural science, and journaling.

• "Walk-the-plot" time with a Master Gardener volunteer to ensure that you are on track for a successful growing season.