Concord offers community gardening at two locations, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each garden is managed by one or more volunteer Garden Coordinators, who assign plots, help gardeners get seeds and compost, and provide information and advice to those who want it. If there aren’t plots available, your name may be added to a “wait list”. Gardeners are charged a nominal fee to cover the cost of plowing and garden improvements, and asked to sign a letter of agreement recognizing the Town’s rights and the gardener’s responsibilities.
Hugh Cargill Community Garden Walden Street (across from the courthouse) Number of Plots: 75 Plot Size: 25 x 30 feet Annual Cost: $10 standard $5 fixed income A one time $10 deposit is required from new gardeners
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Cousin’s Field Community Garden off Prairie Street Number of Plots: 25 Plot Size: 25 x 30 feet Annual Cost: $10 standard $5 fixed income A one time $10 deposit is required from new gardeners
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East Quarter Farm Community Garden Meriam Road (by Ripley School) Number of Plots: 25 (more to be created) Plot Size: 25 x 25 feet Annual Cost: $10 standard $5 fixed income A one time $10 deposit is required from new gardeners
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General Rules and Guidelines
A. All regulations governing the use of Concord conservation lands shall be observed.
B. People who wish to retain plots must pay the fee to the garden coordinator by April 1. Checks must be made payable to the Town of Concord. After this date, remaining garden plots will be made available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The funds are used for the development and improvement of the community gardens.
C. A one-time deposit of $10.00 is required from any new gardeners.
D. The Town of Concord shall not be liable for any injury to persons or property resulting from community gardening activity.
E. Specific rules may have to be issued by the Division of Natural Resources as the need arises.
F. The following pesticides, or any combination containing these, may not be used: DDT, Chlordane, and/or Sevin. The organic approach to gardening will be encouraged and efforts will be made to group the organic garden plots. The following pesticides may be used: rotenone, dipel, pyrethryne, insecticidal soap, and pyrethrum.
G. Gardens shall be kept need and comparatively weed free which will result in better gardens for all.
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