First Planning Meeting

These are highlights. Thank you to the 14 who attended, the 5 others who wanted to but couldn't.

New email address
Nathaniel will create an email account for us.

Fundraising
Chandra, Megan and Leslie sounded interested in this. The garden needs about $500 annually for electricity to run the pumps.

Outreach
I'm interested in this. Lisa once told me she'll "rally" the people:) Are any of you connected with schools, churches or other groups who may be interested?

Supplies
Scott plans to continue supplying water, tools, tractor. City provides leaves.

"Growing Community Gardens" Class
Charlene and Megan were interested in attending. Application deadline is Dec. 1st with a fee of $75 per person. Input from several people may be necessary to complete the application. If they attend, they will keep us posted on what they learn. Scholarship money may be available.

The Garden
-The original intent was to teach people to garden year-round so that in the case of economic disaster, people could still eat.
-Eventually people should become familiar with what needs to happen at the garden and work with less supervision.
-Open Saturdays in cold weather at 9am (except in heavy snow). Help is still needed for moving and spreading leaves. Wednesdays 4-6pm?
-A sign and bulletin board have been designed and materials are available. Laser cutter needed to cut the plates.
-If we want to grow something, bring seeds! This is the community's garden and what we plan to eat, we will grow.
-Expansion not currently an option.
-peas will be planted during the January thaw.

The City
-Because we're on city land, we may not use pesticides (which is nice for the little hands and mouths working and eating in/from the Garden).
-a Boards/Committees model is becoming preferred so that Community Gardens continue even if some members move or quit.
-They use Wasatch Community Gardens as a resource for information and ideas.

Next Meeting
Tuesday, February 7th, 7-8pm at the Day-Riverside Library. Work in the Garden, take along friends! If you're able to work on other aspects (outreach, fundraising, etc.) please do!