It’s that time again — time to start imagining all the delicious fruits and vegetables just waiting to be planted. Jump-start your own backyard garden with Urban Growth Bounty, and prepare for spring with two of our most popular courses:

• Learn all about growing fruit in the city from Master Gardener Glen Andresen. The class covers everything you need to get started, from how (and what) to plant to techniques for easy harvesting.

• Plan this year’s vegetable garden with the experts at Oregon Tilth and learn practical methods for selecting seeds, optimizing space, and increasing your harvest.

Register now and get a jump on the season! Email food@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-6947 with questions.