Re: [Community_garden] seeking plot rental policy advice

Our garden here is going into its tenth year; out of app. 90 beds we have a 25 to 30 percent turnover each year. There is a solid core of gardeners who have been with us from day one but otherwise we have changes every year and it seems to work. The city tried to force us to use a lottery

Re: [Community_garden] community garden budget and how to respond

the work. So far, we are fortunate to have a dedicated group who carry the load to keep the garden going. Whew! Sorry to be so long-winded but this is all essential info to reply to your very necessary questions. Good luck and if you need verbal support, we're here! Jude Carson Greater Saint

Re: [Community_garden] Adam Honigman

like he had an easy life but that didn't prevent him from sharing his passion for community gardens and his support for the forgotten. I will also miss him. Jude Carson Saint John, New Brunswick Canada - Original Message - From: James Kuhns [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: ACGA Listserv

Re: [Community_garden] Thinking of Mrs. Astor, Spring the Closing of a Hospital

email was so evocative. And it's postings like yours that make this list so vital. Thanks for sharing. Jude Carson Greater Saint John Community Garden Saint John, New Brunswick - Original Message - From: Bailey, Sarah [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; community_garden

[Community_garden] Ground hog control

I agree that the live trap is the way to go, altho here in Canada some muncipalities do not allow live trapping within the city. We found that the little devils would tackle the odd garden early in the season and then they seemed to disappear. Jude in Saint John - Original Message -

[Community_garden] Starting from scratch: the small CommunityGarden

Hi Susan et all; As one who had a similar interest in gardening and starting a community garden, I share both your enthusiasm and concern. From someone who is still learning after seven years of running a community garden, here are a few suggestions: * Definitely try to get other interested

[cg] advice needed on mulch for paths

mulch would be appreciated. Would wood chips be OK, as long as they're not cedar? Cheers, Jude Carson __ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA

[cg] re mulch for paths

Well! What a great group you are; thanks for all the helpful and informative advice re mulching paths. The reason we had not tried wood chips is because the City keeps threatening to till the entire garden and we thought the chips would cause problems in breaking down, etc. if they were mixed in

Re: [cg] Jane Jacobs Obit

Thanks for sharing this wonderful article about a very sepcial person. Jude Carson Rothesay, New Brunswick Canada - Original Message - From: jsokolov [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

Re: [cg] Fencing

Here in Eastern Canada, we had to have a fence when we began, not to keep out vandals but rather, the deer. Our garden is located in the city of Saint John right across from the entrance to the largest public park in the country. Now in our sixth year, we are noticing that plots are being

Re: [cg] City sponsored community gardens

person and easy access to the dept. head. For the past five years, this has worked for us. Good luck from Jude Carson Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada - Original Message - From: Teresa Kohut [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 2:10 AM Subject: [cg] City

[cg] advice please re paying a stipend to a gardener

situation. Appreciate any feedback; the committee has a meeting tomorrow(Thuirsday) night. Jude Carson Saint John, Canada

Re: [cg] advice please re paying a stipend to a gardener

Thanks for the advice so far, and I think you are seeing that we are not comfortable with getting into a position that we pay someone for a volunteer position. Per haps we should go with a generous gist certificate, which we have done in the past. Really appreciate the input. Cheers from New

Re: [cg] Community Garden Coordinator-Seattle P-Patch

Oh I wish I lived in Seattle. That sounds like the job I'm doing now as a volunteer! Jude Carson in Canada - Original Message - From: Sandy Pernitz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 4:09 PM Subject: [cg] Community Garden Coordinator-Seattle P-Patch

Re: [cg] garden bulletin boards

We here in SaintJohn Canada would also love any advice re weather-resistant bulletin boards. To date, we've tried putting notices inside plastic envelopes but the rain seems to be able to permeate even these. Jude in New Brunswick - Original Message - From: Sharon Kahkonen [EMAIL

Re: [cg] paths between garden plots

In our garden, we have plots that are supposed to be 25 by 4 feet with two foot paths in between. These paths are necessary for movement with wheelbarrow and tools, and for working the beds. It also allows a bit of room between each gardener's personal space and this seems to work well for us.