So you want to start a community garden! 

That's great!

Demand is high and most gardens have waiting lists before the snow has even melted! Community gardens not only help people put wholesome nutrious food
on their plate, but build the relationships that will enable people to grow successfully.

Please Plan on Attending One of These Workshops

HOW TO START A COMMUNITY GARDEN

Learn the necessary steps to starting a garden!
Get helpful worksheets and factsheets!
Learn about resources to help with setting up a new garden!

Thursday, July 15, 2010
CANCELLED

Thursday, August 19
6:30 - 8:30
Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Dr. N., Crystal, MN 55429

August 21st from 10-2pm
We encourage you and your fellow garden planners to visit community gardens during the Parade of Community Gardens on August 21, 10-2pm.

Thursday, September 16
6:15 - 8:15pm <-- please note the different time!
Wescott Library 1340 Wescott, Eagan

Thursday, October 21
6:30 - 8:30pm
UROC 2001 Plymouth Avenue North, Minneapolis

Thursday, November 18
6:30 - 8:30pm
Hillcrest Recreation Center 1978 Ford Parkway, St. Paul

Thursday, December 16
6:30 - 8:30pm
Battle Creek/ Dayton's Bluff area, St. Paul (location to be determined)

Please RSVP tonadja.gardeningmatters@gmail.com
so that we can have enough materials on hand

Here are some things to keep in mind as you get started:

1) Let us know that you're starting -- the earlier the better!
We can let you know of upcoming workshops and opportunities that can help the garden get started! Or set one up for the garden group!

2) Starting a garden can not be a one-person show.
Work towards a group of ten people who are committed to establishing the garden. In this way, no one person is being tapped out.

3) Take time to plan. Give it about a year before breaking ground. 
The time spent planning is essential…the more planning, the more successful will be the garden.  Involve neighbors!

4) Learn from other community gardeners and visit their gardens.
See the Garden Directory for gardens you'd like to contact.

**See the Community Garden Start-Up Basics for more insight into the process!

OK, ready to "dig in" and get started?

Join COMGAR, the community gardeners listserv and tap into
the experience and insight of hundreds of community gardeners!
Get timely information on resources and educational opportunities.

Visit the Resource Pages, our virtual library, on this website
for factsheets and tips. (Additions are announced on COMGAR)

Last, but not least...

Download the Community Garden Start-Up Guide which is a
step-by-step guide that will help get the garden started on a
solid foundation.

And by all means, pick up the phone or send an email
There's no need to go it alone. We're here to help!

We're looking forward to hearing from you!