Gardeners range from novice to expert with opportunities to collaborate and build community at workdays, potlucks, committee meetings and more. Do not be shy if you are a new gardener, the garden and its committee are here to help you at every turn! Having a plot at the garden is a commitment to the other gardeners and comes with a shared responsibility to one another to learn and respect how each
plot affects the other and the garden at large. Maintaining a happy healthy garden is essential to having a plot. Garden plots are 20 by 20 feet with half size plots available. Each plot is $25 for the season and requires 4 hours of volunteer time from each gardener. Interested gardeners can inquire about plot availability and gardener eligibility by emailing the outreach coordinator. The current outreach coordinator is Margie Phillips and her email is: [email protected]. You must be 18 years or older to garden without a guardian. If you are younger than 18 your guardian must sign all documents, be on the garden email list and be present with you while gardening at the Ted Sparko Easthampton Community Garden. For more about the history of the garden check out the city webpage! Some Garden Reminders:
Please Do:
* Turn the water off and lock the shed when you leave!
* Park in the parking lot or across the street therefrom.
* Shop locally for your supplies
* Participate in workdays and volunteer opportunities
* Share recipes, tips, and information about local happenings
* Keep the edges of your plot clear of weeds.
* Spread wood chip mulch on the small paths
* Enjoy your time at the garden. Please Do Not:
* Do not move the PVC pipes in the corner of you plot
* leave trash at the garden (pack it in, pack it out!)
* throw rocks/plants/trash/dirt into the field
* put weeds in the compost bin!
* smoke (tobacco or otherwise); we have small children and tobacco can harm some plants (google tobacco mosaic virus).
