We had our first official committee meeting over breakfast on Monday. A great group of people who are rarin' to go. I have all confidence the work will be done.
Community Garden Design Committee Meeting
Monday, November 16, 2009
9:30 Church Breakfast
Present: Michelle O., Juanita D., Judy B., Stephanie O.
The discussion dealt with the basics needed for the garden to begin. Many other details will make the garden a fun and easy place to work in, but this is what is needed to start.
1. LAND
The Garden needs a guarantee for use of the land for an extended period of time (perhaps 5 years)..Much work will be done and it won’t be worthwhile unless we have an extended period of time. Tena, could you get something in writing from the owner of the trailer court that would give us this promise? There also seems to be several spots to choose from. Could we get a description of what they are?
2. BEDS
We need to find a source for the wood to build raised beds. Several we suggested: Sharma’s mill, Ray Robinson, Building Centre, Bill V. mill. These will be investigated.
A standard bed would make the site look tidier. A workshop on bed building would be worthwhile.
3. SOIL
Judy B. will talk to the mayor about the soil available and how much there is. There is free soil available from the river bank. Michelle has some in her back yard to share. A soil test may be necessary and VIHA may be able to do that. Compost and manure will be needed to enrich the soil.
4. FENCING
There has been a verbal promise of help with the cost of fencing from the village council. Judy will ask the mayor for details. Future VIHA funding may be used for this item.
5. GREEN HOUSE
An onsite greenhouse might be useful in many ways. One could be constructed by volunteers.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45
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