New Raised Beds!

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IMG_2379Here are the new raised garden beds that the Orange Village Maintenance Department is building for the community garden! Some plots have one large (10X20, I think) raised bed, and others have two smaller raised beds. The beds and paths are lined with garden cloth/weed barrier. The paths are covered in a thick layer of wood chips. The Maintenance Department has done a fantastic job improving the aesthetics and functionality of the garden.  While gardeners are still expected to weed their own garden beds and paths, these improvements should definitely help cut down on weed growth in the beds and paths this year!

There are currently still several garden plots left to rent. Why not rent a garden plot and come join us this year? The rent is $25/year, plus a $75 deposit. This is quite a bargain, when you consider the cost of building a raised bed, lining it with weed barrier, filling it with soil, and lining a path on your own property. Come join a fun group of folks who love gardening and community. In future posts, we will highlight some of our gardeners, from beginners to master gardeners.

Here are a few more photos of the garden on April 29th, 2016.

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First plantings in the new raised beds! There are still garden plots left for you to rent! Come join us!
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Our community garden is fenced to keep out wildlife, and there is a beautiful park with walking trails next to it. The picnic tables provide a nice shady spot to take a break.

 

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Look at the thick weed barrier and thick layer of wood chips that will help prevent weed growth!

 

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This is one of the raised beds put in a few years ago. This gardener is already enjoying fresh growth on his raspberries, blackberries and strawberries this year.

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Stop back by for more garden updates and events!  Stay tuned for more information on the Community Garden Open House on Memorial Day weekend!

Orange Village Community Garden

Posted on by Orange Village Community Garden

Welcome to the Orange Village Community Garden Blog. This blog was created for members of our community and community garden to share updates and gardening tips.

Update on raised beds:

Two rows of raised beds are completed and more are being created in the coming days and weeks.  Currently 16 garden plots are still available for rent. Please see the Orange Village web site for information on renting a plot!

Upcoming event:

The Orange Village Community Garden Social Committee is planning an Open House on Memorial Day weekend. Please stay posted for more information.

Garden Committees:

Please consider joining a garden committee and help us make the most of the community garden experience!  We have a Social Committee, a Communication Committee, an Enforcement Committee, among others. We would be happy for you to join us. Please email orangevillagecommumitygarden@gmail.com for more information.

For Information:

For information on the community garden that you don’t see posted here, please visit the Orange Village.com web site and search under “parks” and “Community Garden.”

You may also email orangevillagecommunitygarden@gmail.com, and we can direct you to someone who can answer your question.

Sharing and Giving away:

If you have plants, harvested fruits or vegetables, composted horse manure, or other items that you wish to share or give away to other gardeners in the community garden, please email orangevillagecommunitygarden@gmail.com.