Yes, yes and yes. For an example of key garden access, please go to http://www.clintoncommunitygarden.org -----Original Message----- From: Cary Oshins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ACGA listserve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:04:38 -0400 Subject: RE: [cg] Fencing
Neither of the two gardens (both around 10 plots) that I manage have fencing, and theft is the #1 problem. They are both situated on public parks, and neither has an effective association. My question to those with fences: Are they locked? Does every plot-holder get a key? Are there limited access hours? I'd be interested to hear how these and related details are worked out. Cary Lehigh County, PA -----Original Message----- From: Jim Call [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 10:18 PM To: eliz Cc: ACGA listserve Subject: RE: [cg] Fencing Elizabeth, If you cruise ACGA links page (http://www.communitygarden.org/links.php) viewing various CG(s), you will notice most have some type of security fence. At our old location in a high tech research park, we did not have a fence. There was very little pedestrian traffic except for an occasional runner. We had virtually no vandalism and only a couple of times I caught someone illegally harvesting. When the city moved our garden to an urban environment, I insisted on having a 6' high fence to surround it. Presently, we keep the gates unlocked and we haven't had a problem. One shed is unlocked and the tool shed's doors are completely off. Who would want to steal some hoes, shovels, and other gardening tools... especially when it means they would have to do some physical work to use them? I wouldn't worry about school kids stealing vegetables and they will not be interested in gardening materials as well. Of course, if you put up scarecrows, that may intice their interest to vandalize them. Jim -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of eliz Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 8:06 PM Cc: ACGA listserve Subject: [cg] Fencing Are there any community gardens who have not had to put up a fence for security? We are building a community garden behind a church in our predominantly low-income neighborhood. We were hoping to avoid putting up a fence as many people use the site as a short-cut to school, library and businesses. With very little out there so far, we have already experienced some vandalism. Any suggestions? Elizabeth Austin, Texas ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden
