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Garden Layout Changes

May 15, 2016 by William Makowski 2 Comments

In order to support our Harvest for Hunger initiative the Education Work Group requested a few changes be made at the Garden. A new area near the back gate was selected for them to begin their task of growing vegetables using grow bags and boxes. A few changes to the layout were suggested and the Construction and Facilities (C&F) Work Group was tasked with making them happen.

In the last three years, plots 41 and 49 have not produced well because of tree roots. It was decided to remove these plot frames, layer the area with wood chips, and move a picnic table to that location. The area near the back gate was then set up with pallets to use under the grow bags. Originally only one of the plot frames was going to be installed near the back gate. Once work began it was obvious that a better use of space and resources would be to install both frames. These new plots could then be used by the Education Work Group for the hunger initiative in addition to their grow bags and boxes.

Four members of the C&F Work Group met the evening of May 13th to make the changes to the garden. All work except for one plot frame was completed that evening. The final plot frame was finished on Sunday after obtaining lumber for each end of the frame. A few more pallets need to be found, but that will only take a few minutes to install. Thanks go out to Mike, Rich, Debbie, and Bill for their hard work in making these changes come about. Also thanks to Noreen for her help in obtaining supplies to complete the job.

Some of you may have noticed that the first compost bin is now empty. We can thank Kelly from the C&F Work Group for completing that task.

Bill
C&F Work Group Leader

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Comments

  1. Frances Hummer says

    June 2, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    After being told by Joann Bartsch I could move to plot 16 from plot 72, I did so. Is # 72 being used ? I could plant it in things for the hunger program. I would pay the extra plot charge.

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    • greeneacresweb@gmail.com says

      June 4, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Hi! I will forward your query to the membership coordinator.

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  2. Eileen Longo says

    January 20, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    I am a new resident to Broadview Heights. I have been involved with the Garfield Heights Community Gardens since their inception. I know I’ll miss my vegetable gardens. I would like to see the garden areas mentioned in this web site. I live in Arizona for the winter, and will return the end of April. Would I be able to meet someone at that time? Would you still have plots available?

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