Growing ­Gardeners

Got a great idea for a community-focused gardening project? If it involves educating the next generation, you are invited to apply for a mini-grant with the Calvert Garden Club.
    This annual program awards amounts from $100 to $1,000 to nonprofit organizations in Calvert County.
    The 60-year-old Calvert Garden Club has awarded grants totaling more than $4,300 in the past two years.
    Complete an application on the Calvert Garden Club’s website at calvertgardenclub.com and return by February 1, 2016. Describe your goals, why your project is needed, who it will serve and how you will use the funds.
    Awards will be announced in March 2016.