[cg] Fond du Lac, Wisc: A Community Deals with CG Problems

Friends, Community gardening means having to serve the community around you, and as far as humanly possible, keep the neighbors happy. Here is a piece about recent problems and a proposed solution in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Everbest, Adam Honigman . Posted May 20, 2004 Fond du Lac's

[cg] Bennington, VT: A Community Gardener's Report on Garden Books

The BookMark By Lani Stack - May, 19 2004 In search of the Green Thumb I recently moved to an area in North Bennington, Vt., that has a community garden in the backyard. My previous apartments haven't had much, or any, land available for gardening attempts, so this is my first opportunity to

[cg] Ecological design workshop

Bioneers presents Natural Patterns and Permaculture Principles: Ecological Design Workshop With Toby Hemenway and Tom Ward Tunitas Creek Ranch, Half Moon Bay, CA September 10-12, 2004 Two highly skilled and articulate Permaculture teachers, Toby Hemenway, author of Gaia’s Garden, A Guide to

[cg] Prince Edward Island, Canada: New Community Garden

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/MainPage.aspx?PageType=FullStoryPartialStory=No; StoryID=15051 Thursday, May 20, 2004 Mighty neighbourly By Mary MacKay, The Guardian The fabled little Mary Mary would not be so contrary if she saw the garden plans for the upcoming green space in the town of

RE: [cg] insurance

Hello- Here's the piece I wrote some years back. Bottom line is that you will need to deal with a local agent. JH Jack N. Hale Executive Director Knox Parks Foundation 75 Laurel Street Hartford, CT 06106 860/951-7694 f860/951-7244 Insurance for community gardens For several years, the board of

Re: [cg] insurance

Can we hear from community gardens and/or community garden organizations regarding their insurance situations? Insurance might be something that ACGA would want to put some effort into again. Not that fun, but valuable. Here in Washington, DC, my organization holds a liability policy

RE: [cg] insurance

At the Hayward Community Gardens in Hayward California, we have general commercial liability insurance from Financial Indemnity Co., through a local agent. We pay $1,075/year, including the landowner (the local gas and electric company) and a funder (City of Hayward) named as additional insured.

Re: [cg] insurance

In no way or form should this message be considered legal advice, which can only be given by a licensed practitioner in your area. However... Director's Officer's Insurance? Holy moly! As a former corporate paralegal who was engaged in D O Litigation on both sides of the fence, I

RE: [cg] insurance

I concur with Mr. Honigman. However, community garden organizations, not individual gardens,would be wise to have d and o insurance to protect the board of directors from financial harm. I have several board members who would not serve without it, having experienced the costs of runnin bare.