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Airport Garden is located to the south of the runways and north of woods. Enter the garden via the dirt road off the west side of S. State Rd., just south of the private hangars. DO NOT enter the garden through the airport or runways--this is very, very dangerous. Please lock the gate behind you. FAA regulations stipulate that this gate always remain locked. Follow the sign and pump stations to the garden area.
SITE COORDINATOR: David Rosenberg
SOIL: Texture is called organic. pH is 7.0.
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INDIVIDUAL PLOT MAINTENANCE: All gardeners are responsible for keeping weeds down in their plots and along the adjacent pathways. Various mulches may be used in your garden to inhibit weed growth, conserve water, and promote a hospitable micro-climate for plants and worms. Marsh hay is usually available in the spring, delivered to the garden from a local grower for a reasonable fee. If interested in learning more about marsh hay deliveries or for more information about mulching, contact your site coordinator or the office.
GARDEN MAINTENANCE: The Airport maintenance people will mow the perimeters of the garden ONLY if we keep the area free from organic refuse and other debris and stones. Project Grow does not provide refuse service. Please take home all paper, plastic, and other non bio-degradable material. Help make the garden beautiful this summer by maintaining your own plot, keeping the gardens free from debris, etc. Finally, we can always use a hand mowing the central garden path. If you would be willing to help out with this job, please let us know!
WATER: Underground plastic pipe from a city-metered hydrant carries water to faucets on the center pathways. The water is generally turned on towards the beginning of of May and turned off mid September. Please try to conserve water by mulching well and using only when necessary. If you spot a leak in the hoselines Project Grow provides, either make the repairs yourself or notify the site coordinator or the office.
TOOLS: A supply of tools is kept in the shed; the key is kept under a brick near the entrance of the shed in a plastic container. Always return tools to the shed after use. If you have any tools that you wish to donate to the garden, feel free to put them in the shed and then notify the office.
WARNINGS/PROBLEMS:The Airport is low and open, making it susceptible to late spring and early fall frosts. Plant warm season crops like tomatoes and peppers after June 1. Never touch or climb on the airplanes, and do not walk or drive on the runways.
ANIMALS:Woodchucks and other animals will visit this garden. If you fence, we recommend black/green plastic or wire fencing (remember to remove this at the end of the season!). For the best results, bury the fence 8" below ground and bend it away from the garden to stop animals digging underneath.
COMMUNICATIONS:We post notices about upcoming events or garden news on the side of the shed. Watch for these notices, and feel free to make announcements regarding garden business yourself. In recent years, we have also used the garden group email list to make important announcements; if you have not already notified us of your email address, let us know right away! Finally, newsletters will also contain important information about upcoming projects and events.
ABANDONED PLOTS:Plots that have not been worked by May 31 or are overgrown with weeds taller than 1 1/2' at any point in the season will be considered abandoned and may be reassigned. Contact your site coordinator or the office if you are having problems getting started or if you have to abandon your plot.
FALL CLEAN UP:Your plot must be cleared no later than the end of the day on October 17th. Organic material may be chopped up and spread evenly across your plot. Take home all non-organic material (i.e., fences, stakes, plastic, etc.). Failure to clean up your plot according to the guidelines set forth in the Gardening Agreement may result in expulsion from garden.
Airport Community Garden Work Party Schedule 2009
May Work Party –Sunday, May 17th, Noon to 2 pm
June Work Party -Wednesday, June 10th, 7 to 9 pm
July Work Party – Wednesday, July 8th, 7 to 9 pm
August Work Party - Sunday, August 16th, 4 to 6 pm
September Work Party – Sunday, September 13th, Noon to 2 pm.
*Airport Community Garden is gardened by a community of gardeners. As such, it is everyone’s responsibility to assist with the maintenance of the edges, paths and other shared space in the garden. All Airport Community gardeners are asked to attend as many work parties as possible, and at least 2 work parties over the course of the season.
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