Chemung County’s Cornell Cooperative Extension is hosting a free gardening kit giveaway.

Kits have everything necessary to grow fruits and vegetables at home without a backyard. Included is a bag of organic potting mix, three planting containers, and three packets of seeds. A brochure explains how to grow basil, onions and lettuce.

CCE can answer any gardening questions on Mondays and Wednesdays and can be reached at 607-734-4453.

Garden kit pick ups are scheduled for July 17, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Chemung County Fairgrounds.

Registration is required by calling 607-734-4453, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There we be another garden kit giveaway on Saturday, July 24.