1.) FREE items next to the garden shed. T posts (metal) with rope and rolled up the chicken wire. Use in your plot or take home and use in your yard.
2.) FREE SEEDS in the shed!!! (on the shelf)
Monday, June 6, 2022
Tidying of the back garden
We started cleaning up the back area/pile and it's looking great! It may seem a bit odd to place your organic matter in the garden walkway but that is what we are asking you to do instead of starting a pile next to the compost bin and not even putting it into the compost bin.
The compost bins can only have an organic matter which is the size, length, and width of a banana. Anything larger takes too long for our city community garden compost to break down. So we ask that you please place these items in the walkway. The back piles attract wildlife and also neighboring folk sees it as an opportunity to place their yard organic matter in the community garden.
The cleaner we have the community garden the more our community will have respect for it. We need your help with this job! Please, pick up trash and pull a weed as you work on your plot. If someone forgets what size of organic matter to place in the compost bins or starts a pile next to the compost bins, please, pick it up after them and remove it. We are a community let's help each other out with a gentle reminder to another gardener of how we are doing our best to keep the garden sustainable and clean.
We are going to tidy up more in the back this coming Wednesday around 5 pm, JOIN us! we will also be removing the grapevine and burdock invasive weeds. If you see one of these weeds next to your plot please pick it, roots and all, and leave it to lay to decompose.
Friday, June 3, 2022
Join us for a garden Clean-Up TOMORROW! (at 10:30 am till done/1 pm)
(May 18th clean-up was rained out so.... TOMORROW Join us on June 4th, Saturday, from 10:30 am till 1 pm!
Come when you can!
We are looking for volunteers to help out with cleaning up the back organic matter pile.
We are going to move it into the walkway and bag some up.
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Garden Plot Map Update (06-06-2022)
1.)name in purple= new gardener for 2022
2.)name in green= returning gardener (" * " in front of name means you responded about the plot for 2022 year)
3.) a "paid" next to name means you "paid" for your plot.
4.)The waiting list is below the plot map. If you see a plot open and you would like that plot let us know. We go by first come first garden with the waiting list.
5.)No name next to the plot is an open plot
6.) Returning Gardeners if you want a new plot this year. Keep an eye out for a plot to open on the plot map blog. We will update and re-post a plot map as people inform us they are not returning.
8.) "C" informed us that you read the contract
Plots are $20.00 per season.
We ask for the payment before you begin gardening in your plot.
Venmo:@Nathan-Schuster-19 *if you want to pay cash in-person email/text Lynn
or the Post mail: Nate Schuster- 3411 15th Ave. S. #4 Mpls. MN 55407
Any questions or financial support, email 3437garden@gmail.com
Powderhorn Park
15th Avenue South
2) *Janet C.paid C 1A) Savannah paid C
4) * Farida 1) *Haley R.paid small1) *Chris
6) Harry 3) *Janet C. paid C
6A) *Nicole paid 5) *Rowen B. & Brit paid C
8) *Jenny S.C & Brenna M. paid C 7) Debemailed?
10) Juan C. paid 9) *Jen Nie paid
12) *Sarah H. 11) *Catlina paid
14) * Emily D.paid 13) *Caitlin O'F.
16) Erin W. paid C 15)*Molly B./Greenbrier Montessori School paid
18) *Tifah 17) Jessie & Jonah paid
20) *Molly B./Greenbrier Montessori School 19) *Nate S.-Treasurer paidC
22) * Farida 21) Febe paid
24) Blackberries and Perennials 23) Raspberries Plot
Waiting List: First respond first to garden! If you see an open plot it is your responsibility to email us with an interest.
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What does the garden do with the money?
The Powderhorn Park Association supports the garden through connections with the city. We pay the city $400.00 annually for the insurance on the land on which the garden is. Other ways the money is spent: tools, plants, seeds, compost, supplies for signs, polls, beds, and mulch.
We also pay an annual fee of $50.00 to be a member of the Minnesota State Horticulture Society. This is our third year. They offer many seeds and plants! MN State Horticulture Society
Did you read and sign the contract?
* Before you garden-Sign (in-person with Nate), email: 3437garden@gmail.com or text Lynn 612-554-6656 that you have read the contract and agreement.
3437 Community Garden Contract
Rules, Terms, and Conditions for Participation
Introduction
Thank you for your commitment in joining the 3437 Garden! We expect a great and exciting season this year! In the interest of making this community gardening experience enjoyable for all who garden with us, please review the following rules, terms, and conditions for participation.
Rules, Terms, and Conditions for Participation
1. Use: I understand that I use this garden at the sole discretion of the 3437 Garden and I agree to abide by the terms and conditions by its policies and practices.
2. Fees: The fee for an individual plot is $20.00 per season, on a sliding scale as needed. Fees are due before you start gardening. fees are not received by the listed date,(4 weeks of being assigned a plot) and individual plot owners forfeit their plots. Scholarships may be available and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
3. Individual Plot Assignment: Once I have been assigned a plot, I will cultivate and plant in it within 4 weeks. I agree that if I do not plant or cultivate my plot within four weeks, I forfeit my plot for the season and my plot will be assigned to another gardener. My fee will not be reimbursed and used as a donation and scholarship to the 3437 Garden. I will garden all season. My plot cannot be left fallow or unused for any period of four weeks or longer. I understand that if I leave my plot unused for more than two weeks without making prior arrangements, I agree that other garden members may tend to and harvest my plot. We have this in the contract for the people on the waiting list who are eager to get a plot and start planting. Also, we are trying to keep the garden looking tidy to have a clean and safe environment. The more we care for the gardens the more the community respects it as well. If you are not able to get to your garden in 4 weeks of renting it we ask that you ask a friend or neighbor to help in your garden until you are able. We do not want to forfeit anyone from a community garden.
4. Plot Caretaking: I will not expand my plot beyond its borders or into paths or other plots. I will keep all my plants within the limits of my garden plot and will not allow any plants to grow more than six feet high. I must keep my plot free of weeds, pests, and diseases. If I fail to care for my plot, I agree that other garden members may weed and take measures to treat pests and diseases. Under no circumstances will I use any chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or non-organic fertilizers to treat my garden. I will not plant prohibited plants such as Squash, Watermelon, Pumpkin, Squash, Watermelon, Pumpkin, Squash, Watermelon, Pumpkin... if I do I will be asked to remove it or it will be removed. THE VINES GET OUT OF CONTROL
5. Prohibited Activities: I will not plant any illegal plants. I will not smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, use illegal drugs, or gamble in the garden. I will not come to the garden while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. I will not bring weapons to the garden.
6. Guests and Visitors: I understand that guests and visitors are encouraged. If I bring guests or visitors to the garden I understand that they must follow all rules, terms, and conditions stated here and I am solely responsible for the behavior of my guests.
7. Community Gardening: I understand and agree that as part of my participation in the garden I will sign up to receive email notifications from the 3437 blog listed above.
8. Water: I agree to follow all water use rules.
9. Other Gardeners and Plots: I agree to be respectful of other gardeners’ plots and will not take food or plants from another plot unless I first get permission from the plot holder.
10. R-E-S-P-E-C-T: I will respect other gardeners, and I will not use abusive or profane language or discriminate against others. I will work to keep the garden a happy, secure, and enjoyable place where all participants can garden and socialize peacefully in a neighborly manner.
Commitment
I have read and understand the application and accept these rules, terms, and conditions stated above for participation in the 3437 Community Garden.
Signed: ___________________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Name (printed): _______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Telephone number: ___________________________ Email:_______________________
Emergency Contact: __________________ Emergency Contact Phone: _______________
Assigned Individual Plot #: ________________
Approved: ____________ Date: ______________ Garden Board Member:_________________
Release of All Claims
I, ________________________________ am a participant in the 3437 Community Garden. As a condition of being allowed to participate in the 3437 Community Garden, I agree to the following:
1. I am duly aware of the risks and hazards that may arise through participation in the 3437 Community Garden, and assume any expenses and liabilities I incur in the event of an accident, illness, or other incapacities. If I have had any questions about the 3437 Community Garden, its nature, risks, or hazards, I have contacted a member of the board and discussed those questions with him or her to my satisfaction.
2. In consideration of being granted the opportunity to participate in the 3437 Community Garden, I for myself, my executors, administrators, agents, and assigns do hereby release and forever discharge the 3437 Garden Board, volunteers, other gardeners, and the cooperating landowner, including but not limited to landowners participating in the 3437 Community Garden Annexes, from all claims of damages, demands, and any actions whatsoever, including those based on negligence, in any manner arising out of my participation in this activity. I understand that this Release means that, among other things, I am giving up my right to sue for any such losses, damages, injury, or costs that I may incur.
I represent and certify that my true age is either 18 years old or, if I am under 18 years old on this date, my parent or legal guardian has read and signed this form. I have read this entire Release, fully understand, it, and I agree to be legally bound by it.
Participant’s Signature: ________________________________________________________
Printed name: _________________________________________
Friday, May 13, 2022
June 4th weekend-Clean-Up back pile day
(May 18th clean-up was rained out)Join us on June 4th, at the time is to be determined! Come when you can!
We are looking for volunteers to help out with cleaning up the back organic matter pile.
We are going to move it into the walkway and bag some up.
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Clean garden
Great article! (copy and paste to read the article)
https://www.hobbyfarms.com/uf-hack-prevent-illegal-dumping-in-your-community-garden/
-What does it take to keep a community garden clean? A COMMUNITY!
-If you are renting a plot it is also your responsibility to help keep the garden clean. If someone has started a pile in the back it's our job to remove the pile as soon as possible so the person dumping sees we are keeping the area clean.
Pile in back/compost
Our goal is to not have a pile in the garden/next to the compost at all. LET'S MOVE THAT PILE AS A COMMUNITY! WHEN YOU ARE IN THE GARDEN TAKE A LOAD FROM THE PILE AND PLACE IT ON THE GARDEN WALKWAY.
-When cleaning your plot, please place your organic matters on the walkway or in the space between the plots.
- The compost bins can not break down anything larger than a 2" dimension.
- If it's larger than 2", please place it in the walkway for mother nature will break it down best.
-We are not sure if every gardener is reading this blog so if you see a gardener placing matter into the compost that is larger than a 2" dimension, please just remind them that it's best to be placed in the walkway for it breaks down better and helps keep weeds down.
-The 3437 garden is not a place for neighbors or your own yard organic matter. If you see a neighbor dumping their year's waste please kindly remind them this is a community garden and is only for the 3437 community garden waste. If they do not stop we ask that you call the city at #311 and report this. We need everyone's help to let the city know we are trying to keep the garden area clean but may need their help at times. You can keep your name anonymous.
https://www.hobbyfarms.com/uf-hack-prevent-illegal-dumping-in-your-community-garden/
2022 Garden Contract
* Before you garden-Sign (in-person with Nate), email: 3437garden@gmail.com or text Lynn 612-554-6656 that you have read the contract and agree.
3437 Community Garden Contract (March 23, 2022)
Rules, Terms, and Conditions for Participation
Introduction
Thank you for your commitment in joining the 3437 Garden! We expect a great and exciting season this year! In the interest of making this community gardening experience enjoyable for all who garden with us, please review the following rules, terms, and conditions for participation.
Rules, Terms, and Conditions for Participation
1. Use: I understand that I use this garden at the sole discretion of the 3437 Garden and I agree to abide by the terms and conditions by its policies and practices.
2. Fees: The fee for an individual plot is $20.00 per season, on a sliding scale as needed. Fees are due before you start gardening. fees are not received by the listed date, and individual plot owners forfeit their plots. Scholarships may be available and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. No one is turned away for inability to pay.
3. Individual Plot Assignment: Once I have been assigned a plot, I will cultivate and plant in it within 4 weeks/one month. I agree that if I do not plant or cultivate my plot within four weeks/one month, I forfeit my plot for the season and my plot will be assigned to another gardener. My fee will not be reimbursed and used as a donation and scholarship to the 3437 Garden. I will garden all season. My plot cannot be left fallow or unused for any period of four weeks or longer. I understand that if I leave my plot unused for more than two weeks without making prior arrangements, I agree that other garden members may tend to and harvest my plot. We have this in the contract for the people on the waiting list who are eager to get a plot and start planting. Also, we are trying to keep the garden looking tidy to have a clean and safe environment. The more we care for the gardens the more the community respects it as well. If you are not able to get to your garden in 4 weeks of renting it we ask that you ask a friend or neighbor to help in your garden until you are able. We do not want to forfeit anyone from a community garden.
4. Plot Caretaking: I will not expand my plot beyond its borders or into paths or other plots. I will keep all my plants within the limits of my garden plot and will not allow any plants to grow more than six feet high. I must keep my plot free of weeds, pests, and diseases. If I fail to care for my plot, I agree that other garden members may weed and take measures to treat pests and diseases. Under no circumstances will I use any chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or non-organic fertilizers to treat my garden. I will not plant prohibited plants such as Squash, Watermelon, Pumpkin, Squash, Watermelon, Pumpkin, Squash, Watermelon, Pumpkin... if I do I will be asked to remove it or it will be removed. THE VINES GET OUT OF CONTROL
5. Prohibited Activities: I will not plant any illegal plants. I will not smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, use illegal drugs, or gamble in the garden. I will not come to the garden while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. I will not bring weapons to the garden.
6. Guests and Visitors: I understand that guests and visitors are encouraged. If I bring guests or visitors to the garden I understand that they must follow all rules, terms, and conditions stated here and I am solely responsible for the behavior of my guests.
7. Community Gardening: I understand and agree that as part of my participation in the garden I will sign up to receive email notifications from the 3437 blog listed above.
8. Water: I agree to follow all water use rules.
9. Other Gardeners and Plots: I agree to be respectful of other gardeners’ plots and will not take food or plants from another plot unless I first get permission from the plot holder.
10. R-E-S-P-E-C-T: I will respect other gardeners, and I will not use abusive or profane language or discriminate against others. I will work to keep the garden a happy, secure, and enjoyable place where all participants can garden and socialize peacefully in a neighborly manner.
Commitment
I have read and understand the application and accept these rules, terms, and conditions stated above for participation in the 3437 Community Garden.
Signed: ___________________________________________________
Date: ______________________
Name (printed): _______________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
Telephone number: ___________________________ Email:_______________________
Emergency Contact: __________________ Emergency Contact Phone: _______________
Assigned Individual Plot #: ________________
Approved: ____________ Date: ______________ Garden Board Member:_________________
Release of All Claims
I, ________________________________ am a participant in the 3437 Community Garden. As a condition of being allowed to participate in the 3437 Community Garden, I agree to the following:
1. I am duly aware of the risks and hazards that may arise through participation in the 3437 Community Garden, and assume any expenses and liabilities I incur in the event of an accident, illness, or other incapacities. If I have had any questions about the 3437 Community Garden, its nature, risks, or hazards, I have contacted a member of the board and discussed those questions with him or her to my satisfaction.
2. In consideration of being granted the opportunity to participate in the 3437 Community Garden, I for myself, my executors, administrators, agents, and assigns do hereby release and forever discharge the 3437 Garden Board, volunteers, other gardeners, and the cooperating landowner, including but not limited to landowners participating in the 3437 Community Garden Annexes, from all claims of damages, demands, and any actions whatsoever, including those based on negligence, in any manner arising out of my participation in this activity. I understand that this Release means that, among other things, I am giving up my right to sue for any such losses, damages, injury, or costs that I may incur.
I represent and certify that my true age is either 18 years old or, if I am under 18 years old on this date, my parent or legal guardian has read and signed this form. I have read this entire Release, fully understand, it, and I agree to be legally bound by it.
Participant’s Signature: ________________________________________________________
Printed name: _________________________________________
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Watering your plot
Our rain barrels and hose location. They must stay here!
Water key is on the left side door inside the shed. Return it to the same location, we only have this one.
Do not overhead water. We ask that you use the plastic watering cans, located in the rain barrels, (return them there) to hand water your plot. Do not drag the hose around the garden.
Also, the cement area needs to stay free of plants and garden supplies.
Keep the screen and stone on top of the rain barrels. This keeps the squirrels out and still allows the rain to fall in.
Our rain barrels and hose location. They must stay here! Also, the cement area needs to stay free of plants and garden supplies.
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