Every gardener is expected to follow and respect these rules. This is the foundation upon which a successful community garden is built. SMLC Information - Gardeners will receive the SMLC newsletter and email/postcard announcements about SMLC events and volunteer workdays.įirst, read the rules and guidelines.Various classes and workshops are also periodically planned to encourage greater awareness of organic gardening techniques. Activities - Potlucks and workdays are offered during the growing season to encourage camaraderie and enjoyment among the gardeners.

Water - Gardeners have access to water and watering cans.

Tools - Gardeners share a limited supply of communal tools (i.e.

Garden Plot - Gardeners choose between a full size plot (20’ x 20’) or half size plot (10’ x 20’) depending on how much time and energy they have to maintain their garden.

What Does the Community Organic Garden Provide for Gardeners?

Gardeners are responsible for providing their own plants and soil amendments. All SMLC projects are funded by charitable donations, and gardeners are invited to support SMLC's activities with a gift of their own. Garden Coordinator-Jack is the Garden Funded?Įach year, the SMLC Board of Directors approves a limited budget for the Garden Committee to help sustain the Community Organic Garden project. If you would like to learn more about joining the Community Organic Garden Committee, please contact: Gardeners are welcome to volunteer for this committee which meets monthly throughout the year. The Garden Committee manages a yearly budget, provides tools and maintenance, establishes garden priorities, and adopts the rules and guidelines for the operation of the garden. The Community Organic Garden is managed by a volunteer Garden Committee made up of several gardeners. While the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy is not a certified organic garden, we do adhere to good organic gardening practices and strive to learn about ways to keep our plants healthy and strong without the use of chemicals. Organic gardeners emphasize the importance of 'feeding the soil, not the plant'. It is said by some of its supporters to be more in harmony with nature. Organic gardening is gardening without the use of man-made chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers. If you need help choosing a plot (or want additional or different plots), or need to 'check out' SMLC tools for the season, please contact Garden Coordinator Jack Smiley at is Organic Gardening?

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