Watermelon Growing Workshops: From Planting to Harvest
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We are excited to invite you to a hands-on workshop series at the community garden to grow berry fruits - did you know watermelon is a type of berry?
Watermelon Growing Workshops: From Planting to Harvest
Over a series of Monday workshops with a free flow format to suit your schedule, we will explore how to successfully plant, care for, and harvest watermelon. This is a practical, learn-by-doing experience. Confirmed participants will be allocated your own garden plot in the community garden to grow watermelon and other crops of interest.
The workshops will be led by an experienced farming practitioner from Live Green (綠樂會), a charity organisation with mission to promote environmental protection and promotes organic farming.
Workshop Details
Dates: Every Monday, starting from 16 March to 30 June 2026
Time: 1pm to 5pm - drop by anytime for 30 mins or more during the session
Venue: HKUST Community Garden at LG7
Capacity: 20 participants (limited quota) - welcome students and staff
Workshop Topics
- Week 1 - 2: Getting Started
Prepare your plot, enrich the soil, and plant the first seeds for success!
- Week 3 - 4: Plant & Grow
Plant watermelons whilst learning natural growing methods.
- Weeks 5 - 6: Strengthen & Protect
Boost soil health, explore organic pest care, support growing plants.
- Weeks 7 - 8: Flower & Thrive
Care for flowering plants and discover how berries support the ecosystem.
- Weeks 9 - 10: Nature & Harvest
Learn about helpful insects, explore farm ecology, and prepare for harvest!
Mondays are the workshop topics sharing day led by a farming practitioner - you will also have access to the community garden throughout the week to care for own fruits during your free time at your pace.
What participants will get
- Watermelon seeds and gardening tools provided
- A dedicated garden plot to grow your watermelon
- Guidance on soil preparation, watering, fertilizing, and harvesting
- A fun, relaxing, and sustainable way to connect with nature and fellow HKUST members
Who Can Join
Everyone is welcome - no prior gardening experience needed.
Just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn!
As space is limited to 20 participants for the whole workshop series, early registration is encouraged.
Please sign up HERE by 12 Mar 2026. We will send an email to update if you have been confirmed or on the waiting list for the workshops.