# Event Details - **Event Name**: Free Community Gardening Workshop at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am (-10:00) - **Event Description**: Mellody Farm, Vernon Hills’ urban-inspired shopping and dining destination, is inviting the community to dig in, grow together and cultivate new gardening skills through From Seed to Supper at Mellody Farm, a complimentary educational series featuring hands-on gardening workshops, interactive MicroHabitat experiences and seasonal programming designed to inspire gardeners of all experience levels.Located on the green lawn between Nordstrom Rack and the children's play area, the urban farm features 60 planters filled with vegetables, herbs and edible flowers. From July through October, the garden is expected to produce more than 300 pounds of fresh produce, harvested weekly and donated to the Vernon Township Food Pantry, part of the Northern Illinois Food Bank network, to help address food insecurity throughout Lake County.All workshops are complimentary, and advance registration through Eventbrite is required as space is limited.Participants will receive complimentary seed kits and tote bags while supplies last, and guests may even have the opportunity to meet Keenam Jax, Mellody Farm's beloved furry farm ambassador, who will make special appearances throughout the series.2026 Workshop ScheduleSaturday, July 25 | 10-11:30 a.m.MicroHabitat Kiosk + Herbs & Basil WorkshopLearn the basics of growing herbs and basil and explore the MicroHabitat Urban Farm.Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992886011708?aff=oddtdtcreatorSaturday, Aug. 15 | 10 a.m.Maintaining & Harvesting an Ecological GardenLearn watering, pruning, harvesting and seasonal garden care best practices.Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992888243383?aff=oddtdtcreatorSaturday, Sept. 12 | 10 a.m.Harvesting Your Ecological GardenDiscover seasonal harvesting techniques and tips for maximizing your garden's productivity.Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992888306572?aff=oddtdtcreatorSaturday, Oct. 17 | 10 a.m.MicroHabitat Kiosk ActivationInteractive educational activities focused on biodiversity, pollinators and ecological gardening.Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992891183176?aff=oddtdtcreatorSaturday, Oct. 24 | 10 a.m.Winterizing Your Garden: Putting the Garden to BedLearn how to prepare your garden for winter during Mellody Farm's Fall Harvest Fest.Guest speakers from regional agriculture organizations are anticipated.Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992891263416?aff=oddtdtcreatorFor more information, to register for workshops or to learn more about upcoming events at Mellody Farm, visit the Mellody Farm website, follow Mellody Farm on social media or register through Eventbrite.About Mellody FarmLocated in the heart of Vernon Hills, Illinois, Mellody Farm is an open-air shopping, dining and lifestyle destination owned and operated by Regency Centers. Conveniently located at the corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Townline Road, just two miles west of Interstate 94, the center features approximately 270,000 square feet of retail, restaurants and entertainment alongside 260 executive apartments. Designed as a vibrant community gathering place, Mellody Farm offers a thoughtfully curated mix of national retailers, local dining experiences and year-round events that bring people together through shopping, dining, wellness and community engagement.   - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vernon-hills/free-community-gardening-workshop-at-mellody-farm-in-vernon-hills-tickets/80002636016024 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, shopping, festivals, it, food-drinks, health-wellness, kids, fall-festivals - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 0.00 USD - ticket_2 — 0.00 USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vernon Hills - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Mellody Farm - **lat**: 42.2424184 - **long**: -87.94293410000002 - **full address**: Mellody Farm, 851-1101 Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event Photo 1 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a57b21c574cf.jpeg - **Alt text**: Event Photo 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live6a57b20eb193b.jpeg ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Free Community Gardening Workshop at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills being held? - **A:** Free Community Gardening Workshop at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am at Mellody Farm, 851-1101 Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Free Community Gardening Workshop at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills? - **A:** Free Community Gardening Workshop at Mellody Farm in Vernon Hills is organized by Kate P. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Kate P's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Kate P a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. 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