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Garden Vision: Grow, Educate, Share

The Dr. John Wilson Community Garden Seeks To:

Provide Space where families in our valley can grow vegetables for their own use.

 

Donate fresh vegetables to families in need.

 

Educate children and adults in the life-long skill of growing vegetables.

 

Create Community based around gardening and the valuable lesson of sharing with others.

 

 

 

2012 Plot Rentals

The 2012 gardening season will run from March 1st to October 15th.  If you are new to the garden, please read through our registration packet, then return the form to the administrative office at 101 Carver Ave. 

>Download 2012 Garden Registration Packet

Plot rentals are $35 for a full plot (8'x50'), $20 for half plot (8'x25')

Garden orientation meetings will be held Tuesday, March 21 5:30-6:30pm and Saturday, March 24 10-11am; if you have been with the garden for less than 2 seasons please make an effor to attend one of these meetings.  Held at the garden the meeting will include introductions, gardener responsibilities, a tour, tips for getting started and a chance to meet fellow gardeners.

Volunteering in the Garden

Regular Fall/Winter Workdays

WEEKLY

>Mondays, 9:00am-Noon

>Fridays, 3:00-5:00pm

MONTHLY

>Last Thursdays, 9:00am-Noon (Jan 26, Feb 23, Mar 29, Apr 26)

If these times don't work for you but you'd like to be a regular garden volunteer, contact us to setup another time.   No commitment is necessary, drop-in for one workday or come as often as is convenient for you.  Tasks vary week to week, but generally you can expect to help with planting, weeding, harvesting and general garden maintenance.  In exchange, take home fresh veggies for your own table! 

TO SIGN UP: Contact Diana at diana.mccall@townofblackmountain.org or (828) 669-9286.

Groups

Looking for a community service project?  We can work with groups of up to 25 to help tend the 'Plant-a-Row for the Hungry' plots. To schedule a workday(s) for your school, church, or youth group, please contact Diana: diana.mccall@townofblackmountain.org or (828) 669-9286.

 

Upcoming Garden Events

Garden Orientation Meeting

Please make an effort to attend one of these meetings if you are renting a plot this year and have been involved with the garden for less than two seasons.  Held at the garden the meeting will include introductions, gardener responsibilities, a tour, tips for getting started and a chance to meet fellow gardeners. 

Tuesday, March 21 5:30-6:30pm

Saturday, March 24 10-11am

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