Community Garden

2020-11-25

While taking our daily walk around the property last week, I "convinced" my husband that a community garden in the middle of the turnaround hoop was the best use of the plot he's been amending with neighborhood leaf collection this fall. I put "convinced" in air quotes because he still has his doubts that it would be a successful endeavor, and is probably a little sad that it means 625 fewer delicata squash plants growing next season.

I wasn't sure it would be successful either, but with one post on Nextdoor.com, within two days I had nearly all of the 16 plots claimed.

I'm incredibly excited! While it's been great having amazing people come to our home garden every Saturday and enjoy our weekly harvests on our market day events during the summer, only a handful of people who come are also gardeners who can share the excitement of watching things grow. Even with those who are, I don't get to visit their work and share in their joy first-hand.

Next year is going to be amazing! I'm looking forward to making new friends who are just as dirty and sweaty as I am. I think even the winter will be fun as we communicate about what we're going to grow, making our growveg.com plan together, and purchasing and starting seeds.

Community Garden Rules and Responsibilities

There is no charge for your plot; Plots are 10x10
What you grow is yours to do with what you want as long as you tend it and clean it up at the end of the season; anything you leave behind will be disposed of properly.
No permanent structures or perennials as the plot will be amended and re-tilled each fall
All plot stewards should be available in late April to help set up intra-garden paths
We can help with seed-starting in our greenhouse if you provide materials
Garden is not fenced so try to avoid plants that attract wildlife; You can put up a temporary fence around your plot but you must take it down at the end of the season.
There is no electricity, running water, or bathroom facilities so plan your day accordingly
We will provide access to rainwater collection; bring your own watering cans
Please do not use chemicals. This is an organic farm.