Horticulture
A unique horticulture program designed to promote the understanding of plant life, gardening, and vocational skills.
Little City Harvest Stand
Support People with Disabilities!
July 31 through October
Little City’s annual Harvest Stand grows more than just produce—it cultivates opportunity.
When you shop the sale, you’re supporting a fully operational horticulture center that also serves as a vocational skills program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Little City’s annual harvest stand grows more than just produce. When you shop the sale, you are supporting a fully-operational horticulture center that doubles as a vocational skills program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Everything has been planted, nurtured, and maintained by participants at Little City, helping each to grow valuable job skills.
NEW OFFERING!
Farm Box Subscription – 8 Weeks of Fresh, Local Goodness
July 31 – September 18
Support your community while enjoying the best of the season with our 8-week Farm Box Subscription! Each week from July 31 through September 18, you’ll receive a hand-packed box filled with fresh, locally grown produce and farm goods—grown and prepared with care by individuals with disabilities as part of our inclusive employment program.
About this Program
The Dorothy Rose Horticulture Center provides individuals with the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in gardening and landscaping through four main teaching aspects: general horticulture, understanding the life cycle of plants, indoor plant care, and outdoor gardening. The program offers workshops and classes focused on planting, maintenance, and safety, while also providing employment opportunities through its annual Plant Sale and Harvest Stand.
Who We Serve
Little City’s Horticulture program serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who reside at Little City or participate in our Community Day Services programs.
What To Expect
Participants work in a team environment to maintain a garden and engage in social interaction with volunteers. Through instructional classes, participants have full involvement in the planning, planting, and care of two fields in which they grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers.
Led by Little City’s Horticulture Manager, classes are held in two greenhouses and across Little City’s campus. Seasonal classes, both indoor and outdoor, cover a variety of topics including:
- Introduction to horticulture
- Outdoor gardening of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers
- Succulents and cacti
- Horticulture therapy
- Herbs
- Growing vegetables indoors
- Raised bed and container gardening
Events
Little City’s Horticulture Center hosts several events throughout the year, inviting residents, families, and the broader community to enjoy the results of our hard work. These events include:
- Spring Plant Sale – May
- Fall Harvest Stand – August to October
- Poinsettia Sale – November to December
Proceeds from these events directly support the Horticulture program, helping to plant the seeds for growth here at Little City. Check back regularly for more details on these events!
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