Grow Your Own Microgreens! An All-Ages Workshop
When:
Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:00a -
12:00p
Saturday, May 16, 2026 11:00a -
12:00p
Where:
Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library
300 N Harvard St
Allston, MA 02134
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
Categories:
Classes, Food, Kid Friendly, Nature
Event website:
https://bpl.bibliocommons.com/events/69dfa076bd9a3c316a531020
Do you want to grow your own food but don't have the space? Come learn about microgreens, the edible and tasty plants you can grow anywhere –– even inside your apartment! Microgreens have a short, 10-day grow cycle and are a powerful way to empower you to grow your own food. Rita Vaidya, owner of North Allston Farms LLC, will guide you through this hands-on workshop. You'll participate in a fun, educational, and interactive experience while giving you the tools and knowledge to successfully grow microgreens.
Participants will:
Learn the basics of microgreens and their health benefits
Participate in an interactive tasting session of four microgreen varieties
Discover how easy it is to incorporate microgreens into everyday meals
Engage in a planting activity with step-by-step care instructions to grow microgreens
Watch our workshops in action!
All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration is required. Email Sarah at [email protected] to reserve your spot.
About Your Instructor:
Rita Vaidya is the owner of North Allston Farms LLC. Their mission is to empower people to grow their own food and to provide the local community with fresh, flavorful, and responsibly grown produce. They use non-GMO, organic seeds and soil, and all microgreens are grown pesticide- and BPA-free. Their greens are packaged in plant-based, compostable containers, and they compost their soil for reuse in their outdoor raised beds.
In addition to farming, Rita leads hands-on microgreens workshops that bring people together to experience the joy and accessibility of growing their own food. With a quick 10-day grow cycle, microgreens make it easy for anyone—regardless of space or experience—to cultivate fresh, nutritious greens on a windowsill or countertop. Our customizable workshops are designed for all ages and settings, inviting participants to taste, plant, and learn, whether in schools, community centers, workplaces, or at special events.
Rita also volunteers her time with the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative’s Food Access Committee, working to expand green and growing spaces across our neighborhoods and strengthen community health through food access and education.
This workshop is sponsored by the Allston Brighton Health Collaborative. Visit their website to learn more about the many ways ABHC supports community health in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood.
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