Community Garden 2018
Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission www.friendsebec.com The Friends is a New Jersey and 501C3 not-for-profit organization dedicated to local environmental education and conservation. Salamander Crossing National Moth Week East Brunswick Butterfly Park Freecycle Community environmental education programs Option Green Lecture Series East Brunswick Community Garden
The garden is run by an all-volunteer board. Lois-Plot manager Liti- Liaison to Friends of the EBEC Peter- Community areas coordinator Marty-Electronic Communications Elaine - Social Events Savita- Signage Coordinator Jean- Board Secretary Tiffany-Weekly Blogger Peggy- Maintenance Coordinator Adrienne- Webmaster Moh d- Member David- President Friends EBEC
We have: 186 plots! Plus community areas! I H G F E D C B A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Compost area Garden Parking Area 20 21 22
Shared space for Perennials Strawberries Blueberries Black Raspberries Raspberries Herb Garden Grapes Apple Trees Peach Trees Melon Patch Figs Sunchokes Asparagus
Plot Markers Do not remove from plot. If lost or damaged plot owners will be assessed $5.00. Plot markers will be refreshed on our work day.
Our New Fence After years of raising funds and negotiating with the Township, a permanent garden fence was installed. Locks are on the gates. Be sure to close the gates and engage the locks as you leave the garden. Nothing is allowed to hang or be attached to the fence. We must maintain the wood chips around the fence.
We have grass paths. Do not put wood chips or anything in the paths that would not allow the grass to grow!
Paths need mowing and weed whacking.
All plots must have wood plot borders. Work day April 7th. Cost $35
We garden in an environmentally friendly manner. Please respect our mission! Organic and pesticide free Use only community garden board approved fertilizers, pesticides or weed repellents. www.ebcommunitygarden.webs.com
Plot assignments will be available the week after the April 8th plot building weekend.
All gardeners must either volunteer four (4) hours per plot during the season toward community gardening efforts or participate in the $40 per plot buyout option.
General Garden Workday Saturday April 7 from 9 am to finished. AM: Rake and dispose of leaves outside of fence Refresh plot markers Prepare plots for border installation General garden clean up Border materials to be delivered in AM. Assemble and install borders.
Maintenance Monday s! It is the responsibility of the gardener to make sure that volunteer time is recorded to a garden board member.
Record your hours in the shed. Plot number B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 Date and Total Time Today Date and Total Time Today Date and Total Time Today Date and Total Time Today
Committees We need people who are handy, who have tools and are willing to help with garden maintenance projects such as fixing hoses, drilling drain holes in planters, fixing tools etc. Please let us know if Peggy can call you if we need a project to be done.
Deadlines All plots must be turned by April 29th. All plots must be planted by May 28th. If you need to abandon your plot for any reason, notify the garden board so the plot can be reassigned. If your plot becomes unkempt, you will be given two (2) week's notice to clean it up. At that time, it will be re-assigned or tilled in.
Preparing Your Plot www.ebcommunitygarden.webs.com 1 brick of peat moss- medium or large 5 lb bag of lime 2 bags of any organic matter Mushroom compost Cow manure Peat humus
Garden Parking Only people with handicapped tags are to park in handicapped space. Leave these spaces for people who need close access for physical reasons. Park in Library parking lot or Municipal lots. Walk around police parking area! Watch the rocks! They were put there so that people walking on the path remain safe. Park face in only. No one wants to garden with exhaust fumes.
Recycle in the yellow recycling containers.
Put trash in the trash dumpster.
Put plant matter only in the compost area.
Be kind to your neighbor Maximum height for trellis is 5 high.. Trellis installed only on right side of plot as to not shade your neighbor. All trellis must be 8 off the plot border No fencing on wooden borders, everything must be 8 in. Do not shade your neighbor Weed your plot Be careful with the hose
Please!!! If there is a problem with your plot assignment, do not disturb what is already planted and contact us. If you want another plot, let us know. Plant 8 in from your plot border giving room for plants to grow and expand and not grow into your neighbor s plot.
Garden is a smoke-free environment.
Do not leave plastic jugs or bags in the garden!
Do not keep your plot a mess!
Do not use attach wire fencing to wooden borders.
Do not make a structure!
Annuals only in plots. Do not plant perennials
Do not leave plot a mess in the fall!
Donations
Donate Often- Coolers by the shed.
Ripened produce, unless harvested, will be picked by the garden board and donated.
Water will be on the middle of May.
Potluck Opening Picnic Saturday June 9th 4-7 pm
Harvest Picnic Sunday September 16th 1-3 pm
Butterflies of East Brunswick Dr. David Moskowitz PhD Entomology Chair of EB Environmental Commission President of Friends EBEC Butterfly and Moth Addict Thursday March 29 EB Library 7 pm Free
Butterfly Park
National Moth Week
Beekman Road Salamander Crossing
Freecycle April 21st at the CAC
Plastic-Free EB: One Bag at a Time If you are ready to say NO TO PLASTIC BAGS sign the online pledge! Poster contest Video Contest Logo Contest Reusable bag distribution
Let us know if you would like to become a Friends Board member! The more board member = more cool programs!!!!
Please Communicate! Let us know if something needs attention. Do not assume someone else told us. Use the Gmail account or email Marty. ebcgarden@gmail.com Htn60083@aol.com