Growing Communities in Gardens

TA K E T H I S BROCHURE IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN . . .

W H E R E T O S TA R T Y O U R GARDEN A R E A S W/ F O O D I N S E C U R I T Y LOW

Learning

about nature/ gardening

HIGH

COMMUNIT Y GARDENS FA R M E R S M A R K E T S

E at i n g h e a lt h i e r Better access to fresh produce

GROWING COMMUNITIES

Getting more

exercise

- in Gardens -

Reducing stress

A G U I D E T O S TA R I N G YO U R OW N C OM MU N I T Y GARDEN

Making your

community stronger + safer

S h a r i n g pa s s i o n s + knowledge

Being a leader in your community

Building your network

Bank of America Plaza 1 0 1 S Tr y o n S t Suite 2100 Charlotte, NC 28280 (704) 377-2725

This publication is for educational purposes only under the Copyright Disclaimer section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976.

It pulls material from various sources to start a Community G a r d e n l o c a l l y i n t h e N C / C h a r - M e c k c o m m u n i t y.

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Get a Group Together BENEFITS: https://rb.gy/azlxm9

Create a Committee ORGANIZATION: https://rb.gy/5oa4cc

Establish Partnerships PARTNERS: https://rb.gy/rpni2w

Select a Suitable Site SELECTION: https://rb.gy/pe4bnn

Look for Funding + Sponsorships

RAISED GARDEN BED R A I S E D B E D S A L LOW F O R DRAINAGE + PROTECTION. 4’ WIDE I S I D E A L W I DT H F O R WAT E R I N G + HARVESTING. THE BED CAN BE ANY L E N G T H . 6 ” - 1 ’ I S AV E R A G E H E I G H T. RAISE UP TO 32” FOR USERS WITH R E D U C E D M O B I L I T Y.

FUNDRAISING: https://rb.gy/gutygz

Prepare your Garden FOOD DESIGN: https://rb.gy/9oy1sn TYPE OF SOIL: https://rb.gy/huncdi

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A N Y L E N GT H

RAISED BEDS: https://rb.gy/h92vac

Determine Guidelines

WHEN TO PLANT YOUR VEGGIES

Spring

PEPPERS

ASPARAGUS

GREEN BEANS

WATERMELONS

CUCUMBERS

OKRA

PUMPKINS

ONIONS

EGGPLANTS

CORN

4’

1 2 3 4 5

H O W T O S TA R T Y O U R GARDEN 6”-1’

YOUR GARDEN GUIDE

WOOD BED 2x4” or 2x6” plank C e d a r, R e d w o o d , Hemlock Fir + Pine.

DO NOT USE Pressure treated wood

Spring + Fall RADISHES

REGULATIONS: bit.ly/38u6SR9

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GOVERNING: https://rb.gy/v3tv2a

Start Enjoying + Keep Growing the Garden!

NUTRITION: https://rb.gy/7qkqr4 NEIGHBORS: https://rb.gy/cjdxsq PROMOTING: https://rb.gy/r02rs1

If you have questions – the Master Gardener volunteers of Mecklenburg County are available for consultation at 980.314.1409 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://rb.gy/xusthl https://rb.gy/dagosx

CINDER BLOCK BED INEXPENSIVE, EA SY + QUICK TO STACK WITHOUT WORRY O F D E T E R I O R AT I O N

B L E N D E D S O I L = 60% TOP S O I L , 3 0 % C O M P O S T, 1 0 % S O I L L E S S GROWING MIX (P OT TING MIX) OR 50/50% BLEND OF SOILLESS GROWING MIX AND COMPOST

BRUSSEL SPROUTS

LETTUCE

CARROTS

PEAS

BROCCOLI

TOMATOES

POTATOES

CHARD