Greetings Gardeners!

Below is a packet of information pertaining to the 2009 Dickinson College Community Garden. We anticipate a wonderful growing season ahead and appreciate your interest in cultivating the Dickinson community garden!

The Dickinson Community Garden will run from March 7^th until October 31^st 2009. The garden plots are generally the same size, averaging 100 square feet per bed. The cost of a garden plot for the 2009 season will be $15, to be paid in full before gardening begins. Please make checks payable to “Dickinson College”. Attached is a map of the existing garden. Plots will be assigned via first come, first serve. Included in the community garden is a tool shed, covered work space, three water hydrants and a fence. Garden plot lessees are responsible for sharing and maintaining these garden assets.

Our community garden prohibits the use of ALL synthetic chemicals as fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides or fungicides. We ask that you please respect this request. Any gardener who uses chemicals in the Dickinson Community Garden will be asked to leave. For information on how to transition to chemical-free alternatives, please contact your Cooperative Extension Office (240-6500) or go to www.attra.org.

A clean-up deposit will be required by each plot lessee. This deposit should be included in the plot payment. The purpose of this deposit is to ensure that each gardener cleans up his or her garden plot at the end of the season. Plots cleaned up by November 1^st, 2009 will be returned their deposits. The deposits of gardeners who fail to meet the clean up deadline will be absorbed into the community garden general fund. To define “garden clean-up”- leased plots are cleared of all crops, weeds, and other vegetation; areas adjacent to leased plots are cleared of trash, tools, and personal belongings; a cover crop or mulch is applied to the garden plot.

Gardening clinics hosted by area Master Gardeners will be coordinated throughout the growing season and serve to enhance community gardeners’ and their friends’ understanding and appreciation for gardening. These workshops will be advertised in the tool shed at the garden. All are welcome to attend.

If you are interested in taking a leadership role in our community garden, I welcome the help! This is a communal effort and your interest in taking on a broader role as a community gardener is greatly appreciated! Anyone interested in learning more can contact Jenn Halpin at 245-1251.

Please review the enclosed documents and return your completed application and payment to:

Jenn Halpin

Dickinson College

Box 1773

Carlisle, Pa 17013 Best Wishes!