|
COMMUNITY GARDENS
|
Crabtree Farms hosts, on-site, a 1 acre Community Garden. The Community Garden has forty-one plots available for rental to the community. Launched in 2001, the Community Garden at Crabtree Farms is open to all ages and gardening levels.
|
Becoming a Community Gardener
For a one-time seasonal fee, each gardener rents a 200 square foot plot and is provided access to tools, compost, and water. Staff members and volunteers work
with gardeners to share planting tips and organic gardening
techniques. Many varieties of vegetables, herbs and flowers are planted
by the gardeners.
|
|
Crabtree Farms' Community Garden is the largest Community Garden
open to the public in Chattanooga. In keeping with the sustainable
mission, the Community Garden is organic,
meaning only natural pest control may be applied. Plots are tilled at the beginning of the season, and all other work is performed by the Gardeners. | |
|
How to Join the Community Garden
Interested in renting a Plot for 2008? Contact us today to become a member of the Community Garden. Please email us today to be added to the waiting list. Plots are generally rented by March for the season. It is not too late to put your name down to reserve a spot, or to send in a registration form. See below for more information.
WorkShare Program
The WorkShare Program offers the opportunity to volunteer at Crabtree Farms in exchange for the Community Garden fee. The WorkShare Program requires a donation of 24 volunteer hours during the nine months of the Community Garden season. The volunteer time can be spent at special events, in the greenhouse, in the office, out in the field, etc. The staff will work with you to determine opportunities appropriate for you. You will receive a monthly volunteer email outlining specific opportunities that volunteers are needed.
Details
- The rental fee is $90 for a full plot or $50 for a half plot for the 2008 season, or you can take part in the WorkShare program. The season is March 1- November 29, 2008.
- The fee includes access to tools, compost and water.
- There are three orientation meetings: Thursday February 28, 5pm or Saturday March 8, 11am or Saturday April 12, 11 am.
To rent a plot for the 2008 season, please email Sarah Malone or call at 493.9155 x16. You will then be mailed a registration packet. You can also download the "Mail-In Registration Form" below and mail in the form along with payment.
-->
|
