Planetagarden
Community Garden Supply List
- Trowels.
- Gardening gloves.
- Composting bins.
- Plant markers.
- Seeds.
- What do I need to start a community garden?
- What tools do I need to start a garden?
- How do you build an urban garden?
- How can you make a community garden sustainable?
- Are community gardens successful?
- What makes a good community garden?
- How do you start a garden from scratch?
- What Every gardener needs?
- How do you start a garden?
- What grows in urban garden?
- What will you do if you do not have enough space in your yard for garden plots?
- What can I plant in my gutter garden?
- Are community gardens sustainable?
- Why do community gardens fail?
- How much space do you need for a community garden?
- Can you make money from a community garden?
- What do you do at a community garden?
- How are community gardens funded?
- What is a community garden project?
- What month should you start a garden?
- What's the easiest vegetable to grow?
- How do you start a small vegetable garden for beginners?
What do I need to start a community garden?
CHOOSE A SITE
- Identify the owner of the land.
- Make sure the site gets at least 6 full hours of sunlight daily(for vegetables)
- Do a soil test in the fall for nutrients & heavy metals.
- Consider availability of water.
- Try and get a lease or agreement which allows the space to be used at least for 3 years.
What tools do I need to start a garden?
Here are 12 essential garden tools to get you going on any garden project you have in mind:
- Gloves. Gloves. ...
- Pruning Shears. Hand pruners, also called secateurs, help reign in plants that are getting out of control and taking over. ...
- Loppers. ...
- Garden Fork. ...
- Hand trowel. ...
- Spade. ...
- Rake. ...
- Hoe.
How do you build an urban garden?
Get this urban garden started with a variety of pots, small barrels, boxes, or even a few buckets! Just make sure containers allow enough room for plants to grow and have adequate drainage. Items like gravel, soil, pellet fertilizer, and a watering can or hose will be needed for planting and growing.
How can you make a community garden sustainable?
Creating a Sustainable Community Garden
- Keep It Local. ...
- Use Recycled Materials. ...
- Solar and Rainwater Collection. ...
- Community Compost. ...
- Youth Education. ...
- A Welcoming Space for All. ...
- Brittany Quale is the Project & Design Coordinator for NYC Parks GreenThumb.
Are community gardens successful?
Results suggest that community gardens were perceived by gardeners to provide numerous health benefits, including improved access to food, improved nutrition, increased physical activity and improved mental health. Community gardens were also seen to promote social health and community cohesion.
What makes a good community garden?
1) A place to gather. A comfortable, shaded seating area provides space for shared meals, meetings, classes, performances, and casual conversations. The seating area can become the heart of the community garden. 2) A place for children.
How do you start a garden from scratch?
How To Start A Garden On A Budget
- Pick the Seeds. The very first step is to pick out the best seeds you can while sticking to your budget. ...
- Prepare the Soil. After you pick out the perfect seeds, it's time to prep your soil. ...
- Plant the Seeds. ...
- Water Well. ...
- Thin out the Garden. ...
- Observe and Clean up. ...
- Harvest and Enjoy!
What Every gardener needs?
Tools for Gardening
- Gloves. Every gardener should have a few pair of nitrile-coated gloves. ...
- Pruners. Sharp pruners are necessary for chores like clipping stems and harvesting vegetables. ...
- Premium Quality Soil. The success of any garden hinges on quality soil. ...
- Watering Gear. ...
- Plant Food. ...
- Shovel. ...
- Rake & Hoe. ...
- Wheelbarrow.
How do you start a garden?
10 Top Gardening Tips for Beginners
- Site it right. Starting a garden is just like real estate it's all about location. ...
- Follow the sun. Misjudging sunlight is a common pitfall when you're first learning to garden. ...
- Stay close to water. ...
- Start with great soil. ...
- Consider containers. ...
- Discover your zone. ...
- Learn your frost dates. ...
- Add some mulch.
What grows in urban garden?
Good Companion Plants:
- Beans, carrots, squash.
- Eggplant, beans.
- Tomatoes, basil, onions.
- Lettuce, herbs.
- Spinach, chard, onions.
What will you do if you do not have enough space in your yard for garden plots?
Tips to Make More Efficient Use of Your Garden Space
- When working with limited space, raised bed planters make an excellent home gardening option. ...
- Large plants like cabbage or cauliflower need space to allow their heads to develop. ...
- A narrow-row planting of carrots and onions. ...
- Vertical Space. ...
- Peas growing on netting. ...
- A tomato cage made from heavy wire for added support.
What can I plant in my gutter garden?
What to Plant in Gutter Gardens
- Strawberries.
- Greens (lettuce, spinach, and colorful salad greens)
- Snap peas.
- Radish.
- Mint.
- Basil.
- Rosemary.
- Pothos.
Are community gardens sustainable?
Community gardens can help reduce negative environmental impacts by promoting sustainable agriculture; reducing food transportation costs and reducing water runoff. Humans, plants and animals can all benefit from urban agriculture since it creates habitats and improves the ecology of the area.
Why do community gardens fail?
Whether it's your plants, tools, or cash that goes missing, theft is at least an occasional fact of life for most all community gardens. Sadly, vandalism in the form of property destruction or defacement also occurs. While non-members are the most obvious culprits, intra-garden shenanigans are known to occur, too!
How much space do you need for a community garden?
In-ground plots can be from 10 x 10 up to 20 x 20 feet. Pathways between beds and plots should be least 3 to 4 feet wide to allow space for wheelbarrows. The soil in both raised bed and in-ground plots should be amended with aged compost or manure to improve its fertility and increase its organic matter content.
Can you make money from a community garden?
A community garden thrives on its community members. Typically, they make money through ongoing memberships. These memberships can either be basic or provide ongoing gardening supplies. Additional revenue opportunities exist in gardening shops, seed shops, classes, and similar visitation experiences.
What do you do at a community garden?
Community gardens provide space for people to work together to create beautiful, productive spaces. Local gardeners report that by getting involved in community gardens, they spend more time outdoors, interact more with neighbours, meet new friends, and experience improvements in their mental and physical health.
How are community gardens funded?
There are lots of ways to raise money to support your garden: grants, special events, sales, fees, donations, sponsorship and many more. There are also a myriad of ways to market the garden: Health, Nutrition, Excercise, Community Development, Stormwater Management, Education, Science, Art, etc.
What is a community garden project?
A community garden is a single piece of land gardened collectively by a group of people. Community gardens utilize either individual or shared plots on private or public land while producing fruit, vegetables, and/or plants grown for their attractive appearance.
What month should you start a garden?
If you're new to gardening, you may think the growing season doesn't begin until April or May. But that's not true — you can start planting seeds much earlier. In fact, you should! If you start the right crops now, you'll likely be harvesting your own fresh veggies by April or May.
What's the easiest vegetable to grow?
10 Easiest Vegetables to Grow Yourself
- Peas. ...
- Radishes. ...
- Carrots. ...
- Cucumbers. ...
- Kale. ...
- Swiss Chard. ...
- Beets. ...
- Summer Squash (Zucchini) Summer squash and zucchini like well-composted soil and need plenty of space (plant them 3 to 6 feet apart in warm soil and lots of sun.)
How do you start a small vegetable garden for beginners?
Pick the Right Location
- Plant in a sunny location. Most vegetables need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. ...
- Plant in moist, well-drained soil. If you have poorly drained soil where water pools, plant veggies in a raised bed or raised row for improved drainage. ...
- Plant in a stable environment.
