Pierson’s Lane Children’s Garden
History — Built in 2012 in the Pierson’s Lane playground, the Pierson’s Lane Children’s Garden serves as an educational resource for Biddeford’s youth. Staffed by Master Gardener Volunteers, it is a place where children gather to learn about the environment, organic agriculture, and nutrition in a fun and supportive environment. The garden has 11 raised garden beds, which blossom during the growing season with perennial flowers, herbs, and vegetables.
Spring & Summer 2024 Schedule —
We are pleased to announce free children’s programming for the 2024 growing season (our 12th year in the garden!). Come learn gardening basics with fun hands-on games, crafts and activities that will be adjusted for all age groups. Formal activities will occur the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month. For maintenance, harvesting, and impromptu activities the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.
Where: Pierson’s Lane Children’s Garden in the city playground at the Corner of Bacon St. and Pierson’s Lane in Biddeford
When: Sundays from 9 to 11 a.m. (In the event of rain, activities will occur in the Community Hub at 46 Sullivan Street, across the street from the garden). Activities will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Who: All ages welcome, children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult
Schedule —
April 28 – Garden clean-up and early planting. Come be an early bird and catch some worms as we prepare the garden for the growing season and get some cold weather crops like lettuce in the ground.
May 19 – Planting Day!! Festivities officially kick off with planting the vegetables and flowers that we’ll watch grow throughout the season. Learn what it takes to make a garden grow and take a little piece of it home.
May 26 – Drop-in gardening hours
June 2 – Mint Day!! Come revel and learn about mint, which grows in abundance at Pierson’s Lane. Decorate a handmade flower pot and plant some mint to take home.
June 9 – Drop-in gardening hours
June 16 – Good Bug/Bad Bug. Learn the difference between a garden helper and a garden pest. Transform into a garden sleuth with our magnifying glasses and see what bugs you can spot.
June 23 – Drop-in gardening hours
June 30- Drop-in gardening hours
July 7 – Pollinator Power!! The pollinators will be out in full force in July. Come see them at work in the garden and make bee and butterfly puppets to take home.
July 14 – Drop-in gardening hours
July 21 – Garden critter creation day!! The garden is home to lots of critters. Join us in a scavenger hunt to see what critters you can find and create your very own clay garden critter ornament to take home.
July 28 – Drop-in gardening hours
August 4 – Food Day!! The harvest will be coming in and we will be experimenting with different recipes to transform our garden grown herbs and veggies into tasty treats
Aug. 11 – Drop-in gardening hours
Aug. 18 – Harvest Celebration!! Come make garden party hats and celebrate all the food and flowers in full bloom.
Aug. 25 – Drop-in gardening hours
Registration: Advanced registration appreciated but not required, on-site sign-in available.
For more information contact: Holly Culloton, holly.mhcg@gmail.com
