Garden Membership Guidelines
LaSalle Park Community Garden 1314 10th Street
The LaSalle Park Community Garden is a great community green space for neighbors and volunteers to create and maintain a healthy vibrant gardening resource. We encourage all manners of plantings, are interested in furthering education in small plot gardening and environmentally sustainable practices. We want LaSalle Park residents to be proud members of this community effort.
Somewhat unique to our location of 1314 10th Street, our garden is bordered by LaSalle Park residents. In addition to respecting all gardeners inside the boundaries, please show respect to those neighbors directly along our boundaries. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from LaSalle Park Community Garden. For the safety, fairness, and enjoyment of everyone inside the garden and out, the following rules will be strictly enforced.
Garden Rules
1. Membership inquires should be directed to Garden Leaders. Only Garden Leaders can make plot assignments.
2. Plots are not transferable or assumed when a member leaves the garden.
3. Gardening is to be done in your assigned plot only. Plots must be in a raised planter bed format according to the garden design.
4. You must maintain your plot in an Acceptable Manner: you must actively garden once a week during the growing season. If you are unable to do so due to an illness, injury, or vacation, make arrangements with another gardener or garden leader to attend your garden. While maintaining your plot, take care of the walkways surrounding your planter box by putting away all tools and removing litter, weeds, or debris to appropriate containers.
5. A garden in an unacceptable manner will be flagged by garden leaders. A warning will be issued to the plot owner. If the plot has not been made acceptable after 10 days, a second warning will be issued. 20 days after the first warning, the plot will be reclaimed for reassignment.
6. Water will be collected in rain water barrels for actively gardened plots only. Due to current water restrictions, water conservation is very important. Be sure to turn the water spigot off and clear all path of hoses/watering cans.
7. A garden member will be expected to maintain the assigned plot but also to help maintain the garden as needed. Members will be given a schedule in advance for mowing, weeding, and turning compost. You may also be asked to assist in planting, planter box construction, and garden repair. Regularly missing additional activities will result in a warning for plot reclamation and reassignment. The schedule for activities will be finalized at the beginning of the growing season. If there is a problem, discuss it with garden leaders immediately.
8. Do not dig, fertilize, water, weed, plant or harvest from anyone’s box without permission. If you do so, you will be issued a warning. A second violation can result in your plot being reclaimed for reassignment.
9. Soil mixes are for use in the garden raised boxes only. This soil is not to be removed from the garden or used on garden walkways.
10. Do not allow pets to roam the garden. All pets must be leashed and accompanied by their owner.
11. The purpose of the garden is not to grow vegetables to sell or sell plants or seeds. A violation will result in a warning. A second violation can result in your plot being reclaimed for reassignment.
12. Growing plants designated as illegal by state and federal law will result in immediate reclamation of your assigned plot and termination of your gardening membership.
13. Vertical gardening and vertical growing plants are allowed but limited to: plots 2 ft wide have a vertical maximum height of 5 ft on the south side of the plot and a maximum of 3 ft on the north side of the plot. Plots 4 ft wide have a maximum vertical height of 6ft high on the south side of the plot and a maximum of 3 ft high on the north side of the plot. For all plots a maximum of 3 ft vertical height on the east or west side of the plot. This prevents inadvertently shading another gardener’s plot. If your vertical height requirements are greater than allowed, discuss with garden leaders for possible plot reassignment for accommodations.
14. Smoking is not allowed in the garden.
15. Children must be supervised while in the garden but are encouraged to work in the garden. A garden member may sponsor a child, allowing the child to be assigned a small garden plot under the member’s instruction. Children will be asked to sign a “Young Garden Member” pledge. Contact garden leaders for more information.
16. This garden is an organic garden. The use of herbicides and pesticides is not allowed. Contact garden leaders for more information.
17. Winter planting and cold box planting (“off season”) is allowable in this garden but must be pre-approved by garden leaders. If you have been approved by garden leaders to maintain an “off-season” plot you are expected to maintain your plot throughout the year. Failure to do so will result in the same warning system used during in-season growing.
18. Unless your plot has been approved for “off season” planting, your plot must be clear of all vegetation, and non-plant materials (string, wire, wood, metal, etc) by October 1st. Failure to do so could result in your plot being reassigned for the next growing season.
19. Winter storage of vegetables through trenching, mounds, clamps, pits, or other storage is not allowed. If you’re growing plants for winter harvest you must be pre-approved and may use tenting as long as weather allows. For winter storage in small places, such as a small yard attached to your home, contact garden leaders.
20. The garden design is such that the Square Foot Gardening (SFG) method of gardening will be most beneficial for growing. Members are not required to use SFG but are strongly encouraged. Garden leaders can provide guidance for SFG.
21. Garden members will be asked to sign a new Membership Agreement annually before the growing season begins. Until the garden design has been fulfilled, a membership fee will be waived. New members will be expected to fund the cost for materials to construct thier planter bed. Once the boxes are all constructed, members will be asked to pay a small materials fee for garden improvement and maintenance. If the fee is a hardship or for more information, contact garden leaders.
I, ______________________________________ of _______________________________ have read and agreed to the Garden Membership Guidelines for LaSalle Park Community Garden.
Date: _________________
For Garden Leader Use Only: Plot Assignment:__________ Winter Garden Approval: Yes No
Date: __________ Processed by: ____________
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Member Application, due March 1, 2012
Garden Member Application
LaSalle Park Community Garden 1314 10 Street
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Email: ____________________________
What is the best way to contact you? _________________________________
Do you have a gardening partner? Please list contact information for partner: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
Have you had a plot in a community garden elsewhere? When and where?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
If you are a new gardener, would you like an experienced gardener to help you? Yes No
If you are an experienced gardener, would you like to help a new gardener? Yes No
Your name, phone number, and email address will be shared with garden leaders. In addition, a contact list will be made available to garden members. If you do not wish to have your information made available other garden members, please check here. _____
By signing below, I agree that I have read and understand the Gardener Guidelines and plan to abide by all of the garden rules. I understand that neither the garden group nor owners of the land are responsible for my actions. I therefore agree to hold harmless the garden group and owners of the land for any liability, damage, loss, or claim that occurs in connection with the use of the garden by me or my guests.
___________________________________________________ _____________________
Signature Date
For Garden Leader Use Only: Plot Assignment:__________ Winter Garden Approval: Yes No
Date: __________ Processed by: ____________
For plot assignment, please explain to garden leaders what kind of plants you would like to grow and the shade requirements of your preferred plants:
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If you wish to apply for winter gardening permission, please explain the types of plants would like to grow and the shade requirements of your preferred plants. Application for winter gardening does not guarantee permission. Garden leaders will discuss your winter gardening application with you at your plot assignment.
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Please circle your preferred volunteer work for the garden. You may circle as many as you wish. We will try to accommodate you, but may not be able to do so. If you’re particularly interested or knowledgeable in an area, please let us know.
Leadership Maintenance Compost Communications Community Relations
Horticulture Specialist Supplies Registration Monitoring Organization
Other: ________________________________________
The plots in the garden measure 4’x4’, 2’x7’, 2’x10’ and 2’11’. Please indicate preferred size: ________ and preferred number of plots _______. Requests are not guaranteed, but garden leaders are committed to meeting the gardener’s needs as best as possible. Multiple plots may not be possible, dependent on participation.
Other information you’d like to communicate to us:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For Garden Leader Use Only: Plot Assignment:__________ Winter Garden Approval: Yes No
Date: __________ Processed by: ____________
LaSalle Park Community Garden 1314 10 Street
Name: _________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________ Email: ____________________________
What is the best way to contact you? _________________________________
Do you have a gardening partner? Please list contact information for partner: ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
Have you had a plot in a community garden elsewhere? When and where?
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
If you are a new gardener, would you like an experienced gardener to help you? Yes No
If you are an experienced gardener, would you like to help a new gardener? Yes No
Your name, phone number, and email address will be shared with garden leaders. In addition, a contact list will be made available to garden members. If you do not wish to have your information made available other garden members, please check here. _____
By signing below, I agree that I have read and understand the Gardener Guidelines and plan to abide by all of the garden rules. I understand that neither the garden group nor owners of the land are responsible for my actions. I therefore agree to hold harmless the garden group and owners of the land for any liability, damage, loss, or claim that occurs in connection with the use of the garden by me or my guests.
___________________________________________________ _____________________
Signature Date
For Garden Leader Use Only: Plot Assignment:__________ Winter Garden Approval: Yes No
Date: __________ Processed by: ____________
For plot assignment, please explain to garden leaders what kind of plants you would like to grow and the shade requirements of your preferred plants:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you wish to apply for winter gardening permission, please explain the types of plants would like to grow and the shade requirements of your preferred plants. Application for winter gardening does not guarantee permission. Garden leaders will discuss your winter gardening application with you at your plot assignment.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please circle your preferred volunteer work for the garden. You may circle as many as you wish. We will try to accommodate you, but may not be able to do so. If you’re particularly interested or knowledgeable in an area, please let us know.
Leadership Maintenance Compost Communications Community Relations
Horticulture Specialist Supplies Registration Monitoring Organization
Other: ________________________________________
The plots in the garden measure 4’x4’, 2’x7’, 2’x10’ and 2’11’. Please indicate preferred size: ________ and preferred number of plots _______. Requests are not guaranteed, but garden leaders are committed to meeting the gardener’s needs as best as possible. Multiple plots may not be possible, dependent on participation.
Other information you’d like to communicate to us:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For Garden Leader Use Only: Plot Assignment:__________ Winter Garden Approval: Yes No
Date: __________ Processed by: ____________
Building a Garden (with no support funds)
Guidelines for Establishing the Garden
The Plots
The garden plots will be done in planter bed format. The soil in this lot is just too poor for planting directly into the ground. The plot building dimensions are set by the garden design. Sizes include 4'x4', 2'x7', 2'x10', and 2'x11'. Planter boxes will be a minimum of 1’ tall (recommended) and a maximum of 3’. Boxes taller than 1’ will have adjusted vertical growing limits such that they do not shadow nearby boxes. Boxes taller than 1’ must be approved by garden leaders. Boxes are to be built from wood, unless previously approved by garden leaders.
The usual standard is to charge garden members an annual fee to cover the cost of maintenance, etc. Instead, garden members be asked to cover the cost of your planter bed. The garden will continue to operate this way until all the planter beds on the design are built, then we'll begin an annual fee.
Planter boxes need be filled with a mixture of 1/3 blended compost, 1/3 peat moss, and 1/3 coarse vermiculite. It's the perfect combination for a program called Square Foot Gardening (SFG). Garden members will not be required to SFG, though it is recommended based on garden space. Garden leaders can help members to find sources for these materials.
The Design
Plots will be assigned in consideration of 1. the needs of the gardener and 2. the overall design of the garden. Plots near the western edge will be assigned first. The perimeter of the garden is going to be used for a rose garden and a butterfly garden, assuring good pollination of garden plots. The garden will be developed as indicated by the garden proposal.
The Plots
The garden plots will be done in planter bed format. The soil in this lot is just too poor for planting directly into the ground. The plot building dimensions are set by the garden design. Sizes include 4'x4', 2'x7', 2'x10', and 2'x11'. Planter boxes will be a minimum of 1’ tall (recommended) and a maximum of 3’. Boxes taller than 1’ will have adjusted vertical growing limits such that they do not shadow nearby boxes. Boxes taller than 1’ must be approved by garden leaders. Boxes are to be built from wood, unless previously approved by garden leaders.
The usual standard is to charge garden members an annual fee to cover the cost of maintenance, etc. Instead, garden members be asked to cover the cost of your planter bed. The garden will continue to operate this way until all the planter beds on the design are built, then we'll begin an annual fee.
Planter boxes need be filled with a mixture of 1/3 blended compost, 1/3 peat moss, and 1/3 coarse vermiculite. It's the perfect combination for a program called Square Foot Gardening (SFG). Garden members will not be required to SFG, though it is recommended based on garden space. Garden leaders can help members to find sources for these materials.
The Design
Plots will be assigned in consideration of 1. the needs of the gardener and 2. the overall design of the garden. Plots near the western edge will be assigned first. The perimeter of the garden is going to be used for a rose garden and a butterfly garden, assuring good pollination of garden plots. The garden will be developed as indicated by the garden proposal.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Design (as text!)
Garden Design
LaSalle Park Community Garden 1314 10th Street
Using the dimensions as recorded by St. Louis City, 39’ x 95’.
The most northern planter boxes in the lot all maintain a 3’ aisle to the home north of the lot.
All aisles between planter boxes are 3’.
There is a 9’x22’ parking area for loading and unloading only. In Phase I of plan, the area will remain grass, mowed and maintained by the garden. As budget allows, the area will be graveled.
There is a 7’x10’ area designated for compost and water. There will be two compost bins side by side, with one empty at all times and the compost within the working bin will be no higher than 4’ from the ground. Water storage will be done through rain water collection barrels. If the garden does not build all the planned boxes in the first growing season, the water barrels will move closer to existing boxes and be stationed along the south side of the lot.
The plan allows for 924 square feet of planting space, broken down into
a. 16 boxes measuring 4’x4’x1’
b. 2 boxes measuring 2’x7’x1’
c. 6 boxes measuring 2’x10’x1’
d. 10 boxes measuring 2’x11’x1’
This box division allows for different gardening needs: creeper plants, climbing plants (within vertical limits as dictated by the garden guidelines), small plots and large plots. A 2’ reach is comfortable for most gardeners, so the design uses that dimension to maximize limited space while minimizing crowding.
Planter box construction/assignment will begin on the west edge of the lot along the fence line, with boxes being constructed in order (as reasonable) to the eastern edge of the lot. The exception will be the most northern boxes. These boxes will be built as needed once the remaining boxes have been completed, or built for specific needs for disabled gardeners. This may include elevated boxes, taller boxes, or narrower boxes.
Planter boxes will be a minimum of 1’ tall (recommended) and a maximum of 3’. Boxes taller than 1’ will have adjusted vertical growing limits such that they do not shadow nearby boxes. Boxes taller than 1’ must be approved by garden leaders.
Before any boxes are constructed, a fence along the western edge of the property will be installed. Fencing will eventually enclose the lot completely, leaving the loading/unloading area outside the fence. When the eastern edge is installed, an easement between the alley top and the fence will be left in place to avoid damage to the fence by the present dumpster. An easement will also be in place on the northern edge of the property as decided between the garden leaders and the neighboring home owners to provide property security and ease of parking for the homeowners.
LaSalle Park Community Garden 1314 10th Street
Using the dimensions as recorded by St. Louis City, 39’ x 95’.
The most northern planter boxes in the lot all maintain a 3’ aisle to the home north of the lot.
All aisles between planter boxes are 3’.
There is a 9’x22’ parking area for loading and unloading only. In Phase I of plan, the area will remain grass, mowed and maintained by the garden. As budget allows, the area will be graveled.
There is a 7’x10’ area designated for compost and water. There will be two compost bins side by side, with one empty at all times and the compost within the working bin will be no higher than 4’ from the ground. Water storage will be done through rain water collection barrels. If the garden does not build all the planned boxes in the first growing season, the water barrels will move closer to existing boxes and be stationed along the south side of the lot.
The plan allows for 924 square feet of planting space, broken down into
a. 16 boxes measuring 4’x4’x1’
b. 2 boxes measuring 2’x7’x1’
c. 6 boxes measuring 2’x10’x1’
d. 10 boxes measuring 2’x11’x1’
This box division allows for different gardening needs: creeper plants, climbing plants (within vertical limits as dictated by the garden guidelines), small plots and large plots. A 2’ reach is comfortable for most gardeners, so the design uses that dimension to maximize limited space while minimizing crowding.
Planter box construction/assignment will begin on the west edge of the lot along the fence line, with boxes being constructed in order (as reasonable) to the eastern edge of the lot. The exception will be the most northern boxes. These boxes will be built as needed once the remaining boxes have been completed, or built for specific needs for disabled gardeners. This may include elevated boxes, taller boxes, or narrower boxes.
Planter boxes will be a minimum of 1’ tall (recommended) and a maximum of 3’. Boxes taller than 1’ will have adjusted vertical growing limits such that they do not shadow nearby boxes. Boxes taller than 1’ must be approved by garden leaders.
Before any boxes are constructed, a fence along the western edge of the property will be installed. Fencing will eventually enclose the lot completely, leaving the loading/unloading area outside the fence. When the eastern edge is installed, an easement between the alley top and the fence will be left in place to avoid damage to the fence by the present dumpster. An easement will also be in place on the northern edge of the property as decided between the garden leaders and the neighboring home owners to provide property security and ease of parking for the homeowners.
Proposed Garden Plan
Proposed Garden Plan for 1314 10th street
The plan allows for 924 square feet of planting space, broken down into
a. 16 boxes measuring 4’x4’
b. 2 boxes measuring 2’x7’
c. 6 boxes measuring 2’x10’
d. 10 boxes measuring 2’x11’
The design includes 1 parking area measuring 9’x22’ for unloading materials along the east edge of the property (alley). As budget allows, this area will be filled in with gravel materials.
The design includes 1 area for compost and water storage measuring 7’x10’. Compost will be held in 2 bins set in series; one bin will be used for holding composting materials while one bin will remain empty for turning materials into. Compost will be available for use in 1314 10th street as it is available; composting materials will be accepted into the active bin if the materials measure less than 4’ from the ground.
The design incorporates fencing along the west (10th street walkway) edge of the property in one continuous piece. Fencing is also called for along the northern edge as appropriate to the residence in place currently, the compost area, and the parking area; due to budget constrictions initial fence build may be limited by priority. The priority, from highest concern to lowest concern is the west edge of the property, the compost boundaries, the parking lot boundaries, and finally the north edge of the property.
The plan for the garden will need to occur in phases:
Phase I: Necessary lot improvement.
Phase II: Assignment and plot indicators.
Phase III: Remaining lot improvement.
These three phases will result in an ongoing maintenance status of the garden as outlined by the garden membership guidelines and garden leaders.
Phase I: Necessary Lot Improvement
1314 10th will require three basic lot improvements, in order of priority: installation of a fence at the western end of the property; leveling of high and low ground to eliminate water pooling; weed/plant removal as decided by garden leaders.
Phase I: Plan for Accomplishment
Fence: Donors have been secured for the purchase of fencing materials. Garden leaders will secure any necessary permitting for the fence installation and oversee installation. A current section of fencing exists on the western edge of the property; this fencing section will guide the selection of new fencing (featuring wood slats, 8 ft sections, and open back facing the interior of the lot).
Ground Leveling: Garden leaders will oversee the leveling of the lot. Any funds remaining from fence installation will be used to cover the cost of mechanical levelers. Additional funds may be sought from neighborhood donors to allow for the use of mechanical levelers. If funds are not available to fund mechanical levelers, leveling will be done by hand before any construction of planter boxes.
Weed/plant removal: Plants in the lot only need removal from surface level, no roots need to be removed. Before the construction of planting boxes, plants will be trimmed to ground level and debris removed from the property to proper disposal. Trimming will be done by physical means only, no herbicides will be used to “kill off” plant life prior to removal. Ongoing trimming/removal of plants outside of the garden plan will also be done by physical means only.
Phase II: Assignment and Plot Indicators.
The plan allows for 924 square feet of planting space, broken down into
a. 16 boxes measuring 4’x4’
b. 2 boxes measuring 2’x7’
c. 6 boxes measuring 2’x10’
d. 10 boxes measuring 2’x11’
Garden leaders will work with neighborhood residents to assign boxes based on the growing needs of residents. Boxes on the western edge of the lot will be assigned first, eastern edge lots assigned last. Boxes will be constructed according to the Garden Membership guidelines, using materials provided by garden leaders and members. During the initial year of garden development, boxes will only be constructed if assigned to a resident.
Water will be a necessary addition to the lot. Due to the lack of a water tap present in the lot and the distance from any working tap to the lot, rain collection barrels will be placed within the lot for garden use.
Phase III: Remaining lot improvement.
Remaining lot improvement includes all remaining fencing, in priority order as stated above, gravel loading/unloading area at eastern edge of lot, additional planting box construction, the addition of ‘walkway’ materials (such as mulch, grasses, creeper ground coverings, or recycled plastics covering) between planter boxes, and installation of water spigot.
Once all three phases of the garden development have been completed, the garden will move from development to maintenance. Garden maintenance will include:
a. Annual Membership drive, unless plots are all assigned
b. Annual review of member guidelines, effectiveness of guidelines, and recommended changes to guidelines
c. Establishment and management of a Garden fund to cover the cost of repairs, as needed, to the garden
d. Plot reassignment, as needed
e. Consideration of additional garden aspects, such as benches, compost bins, planting stations, etc.
The plan allows for 924 square feet of planting space, broken down into
a. 16 boxes measuring 4’x4’
b. 2 boxes measuring 2’x7’
c. 6 boxes measuring 2’x10’
d. 10 boxes measuring 2’x11’
The design includes 1 parking area measuring 9’x22’ for unloading materials along the east edge of the property (alley). As budget allows, this area will be filled in with gravel materials.
The design includes 1 area for compost and water storage measuring 7’x10’. Compost will be held in 2 bins set in series; one bin will be used for holding composting materials while one bin will remain empty for turning materials into. Compost will be available for use in 1314 10th street as it is available; composting materials will be accepted into the active bin if the materials measure less than 4’ from the ground.
The design incorporates fencing along the west (10th street walkway) edge of the property in one continuous piece. Fencing is also called for along the northern edge as appropriate to the residence in place currently, the compost area, and the parking area; due to budget constrictions initial fence build may be limited by priority. The priority, from highest concern to lowest concern is the west edge of the property, the compost boundaries, the parking lot boundaries, and finally the north edge of the property.
The plan for the garden will need to occur in phases:
Phase I: Necessary lot improvement.
Phase II: Assignment and plot indicators.
Phase III: Remaining lot improvement.
These three phases will result in an ongoing maintenance status of the garden as outlined by the garden membership guidelines and garden leaders.
Phase I: Necessary Lot Improvement
1314 10th will require three basic lot improvements, in order of priority: installation of a fence at the western end of the property; leveling of high and low ground to eliminate water pooling; weed/plant removal as decided by garden leaders.
Phase I: Plan for Accomplishment
Fence: Donors have been secured for the purchase of fencing materials. Garden leaders will secure any necessary permitting for the fence installation and oversee installation. A current section of fencing exists on the western edge of the property; this fencing section will guide the selection of new fencing (featuring wood slats, 8 ft sections, and open back facing the interior of the lot).
Ground Leveling: Garden leaders will oversee the leveling of the lot. Any funds remaining from fence installation will be used to cover the cost of mechanical levelers. Additional funds may be sought from neighborhood donors to allow for the use of mechanical levelers. If funds are not available to fund mechanical levelers, leveling will be done by hand before any construction of planter boxes.
Weed/plant removal: Plants in the lot only need removal from surface level, no roots need to be removed. Before the construction of planting boxes, plants will be trimmed to ground level and debris removed from the property to proper disposal. Trimming will be done by physical means only, no herbicides will be used to “kill off” plant life prior to removal. Ongoing trimming/removal of plants outside of the garden plan will also be done by physical means only.
Phase II: Assignment and Plot Indicators.
The plan allows for 924 square feet of planting space, broken down into
a. 16 boxes measuring 4’x4’
b. 2 boxes measuring 2’x7’
c. 6 boxes measuring 2’x10’
d. 10 boxes measuring 2’x11’
Garden leaders will work with neighborhood residents to assign boxes based on the growing needs of residents. Boxes on the western edge of the lot will be assigned first, eastern edge lots assigned last. Boxes will be constructed according to the Garden Membership guidelines, using materials provided by garden leaders and members. During the initial year of garden development, boxes will only be constructed if assigned to a resident.
Water will be a necessary addition to the lot. Due to the lack of a water tap present in the lot and the distance from any working tap to the lot, rain collection barrels will be placed within the lot for garden use.
Phase III: Remaining lot improvement.
Remaining lot improvement includes all remaining fencing, in priority order as stated above, gravel loading/unloading area at eastern edge of lot, additional planting box construction, the addition of ‘walkway’ materials (such as mulch, grasses, creeper ground coverings, or recycled plastics covering) between planter boxes, and installation of water spigot.
Once all three phases of the garden development have been completed, the garden will move from development to maintenance. Garden maintenance will include:
a. Annual Membership drive, unless plots are all assigned
b. Annual review of member guidelines, effectiveness of guidelines, and recommended changes to guidelines
c. Establishment and management of a Garden fund to cover the cost of repairs, as needed, to the garden
d. Plot reassignment, as needed
e. Consideration of additional garden aspects, such as benches, compost bins, planting stations, etc.
Welcome!
This blog is another way we can stay in touch and focused on our community garden at 1314 10th. It's a great central location for garden resources, conversation, and coordiation. This does not replace facebook, email, or twitter but will make it easier for garden members to have conversations and share info. For now, as garden leader I (Beth Mennemeyer) will be running all of this... but I welcome comments!
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