PapagenoNY
Tue, 11 Jun 2002 22:32:18 -0500
These rules have been developed over an eleven year period at the: TOWN OF GUILDERLAND Community Gardens (Albany County, New York)
Hope they are helpful
Jerry Houser
Garden Coordinator
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C O M M U N I T Y G A R D E N S
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TAWASENTHA PARK
RULES OF THE ROW- 2002
ORGANIC GARDEN
1. THE USE OF INSECTICIDES AND HERBICIDES MADE FROM SYNTHETIC CHEMICAL
MATERIALS ARE PROHIBITED. ROTENONE, PYRETHRIN AND SAFER SOAP WHICH ARE
DERIVED FROM ORGANIC SOURCES ARE ALLOWED WHEN USED ACCORDING TO LABEL
DIRECTIONS. FEEL FREE TO CONSULT WITH OTHER GARDENERS TO LEARN THEIR ORGANIC
METHODS OF PEST CONTROL AND BE SURE TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH THEM AS
WELL.
COMPOST
2. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT GARDENERS MAINTAIN COMPOST BINS AT THE
CENTER OF THEIR GARDEN THROUGHOUT THE GARDENING SEASON TO COMPOST WEEDS AND
OTHER ORGANIC MATERIALS. COMPOST MAKES EXCELLENT MULCH; THE USE OF PLASTIC
AND OTHER NON-PORIOUS MATERIALS FOR GROUND COVER IS PROHIBITED.
GARDEN PATHS
3. THE ASSIGNED GARDEN LOTS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED WITH ACCESS PATHS BETWEEN
THEM TO PROVIDE ACCESS FOR ALL GARDENERS. ACCESS PATHS SHOULD BE NO LESS
THAN 4 FEET WIDE. WHEN PLANTING NEAR THE PATHS, LEAVE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR
PLANT GROWTH SO AS NOT TO ENCROACH INTO OR OVERHANG THE PATHS..
4. WHILE YOU MAY VIEW THE SUCCESS OF OTHER GARDENERS, REFRAIN FROM STEPPING
OFF THE ACCESS PATHS AND INTO OTHER GARDEN LOTS. GARDENERS HAVE THEIR OWN
METHODS OF PLANTING WHICH MAY BE DAMAGED IN THE PROCESS.
5. BOTH THE ACCESS AND PERIMETER PATHS MUST BE FREE OF GARDEN MATERIALS AND
DEBRIS SO AS NOT TO CREATE A HAZARD NOR TO IMPEDE THEIR MAINTENANCE. NOTE:
THE TOWN WILL CUT THE PERIMETER GRASS PATHS PROVIDED THEY REMAIN FREE OF
GARDEN TOOLS, HOSES, ROCKS AND OTHER OBJECTS! ALL GARDENERS ARE EXPECTED TO
COOPERATE. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT GARDENERS DESIGNATE A SMALL AREA AT THE
CENTER OF THEIR ASSIGNED GARDENS FOR THE STORAGE OF GARDEN TOOLS AND
SUPPLIES, ETC. ALSO, SEE THE GARDEN PLAN FOR THE LOCATION OF THE ROCK
DISPOSAL AREA.
WATER
6. PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WATERING YOUR GARDEN WITH AN OPEN ENDED HOSE. THE USE
OF A HOSE NOZZLE WILL CONSERVE WATER AND MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT WATER PRESSURE
FOR OTHER GARDENERS. ADDITIONALLY, DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, THE TOWN OF
GUILDERLAND PROHIBITS THE USE OF WATER SPRINKLERS IN VEGETABLE GARDENS.
PLEASE COMPLY WITH THIS TOWN REGULATION BY HAND WATERING ONLY.
MISCELLANEOUS
7. RADIOS: SHOULD YOU WISH TO LISTEN TO THE RADIO, PLEASE USE HEADPHONES SO
AS NOT TO DISTURB THE TRANQUILITY OF THE GARDENS.
8. GUESTS: THE GARDENS ARE PRIMARILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE GARDENERS AND THEIR
IMMEDIATE FAMILIES. GUESTS MAY ENTER THE GARDEN AREA TO VIEW THE PLANTINGS
ONLY WHEN YOU ARE PRESENT.
9. PARENTS: YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO THE GARDEN AND
INTRODUCE THEM TO THE WONDERS OF GARDENING. PLEASE MONITOR THEIR BEHAVIOR
AND WHEREABOUTS AT ALL TIMES.
10. DOGS: SHOULD YOU WISH TO BRING YOUR BEST FRIEND TO THE GARDEN, PLEASE
REMEMBER THAT TOWN OF GUILDERLAND LAWS APPLY TO TAWASENTHA PARK, i.e.,
LEASHES AND "PICK-UP" IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
SHOULD DOGS BE PERMITTED INTO THE GARDENING AREA PROPER BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL
DISEASE FROM DOG FECES.
11. GARDEN GATES: THE LAST GARDENER TO LEAVE THE GARDEN REGARDLESS TO THE
TIME OF DAY SHOULD SECURELY CLOSE THE GATES.
12. GARDEN MAINTENANCE: FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUR FELLOW GARDENERS, YOU ARE
EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN AN ORDERLY GARDEN LOT RELATIVELY FREE OF EXCESS WEED
GROWTH. VIOLATION OF THIS RULE MAY LIMIT YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE FUTURE.
13. REMEMBER THE NEEDY: EXCESS PRODUCE WILL BE PICKED UP AT THE GARDEN AND
DELIVERED TO THOSE IN NEED. YOU MAY ALSO WISH TO DELIVER TO YOUR FAVORITE
CHARITY.
14. GLASS CONTAINERS ARE PROHIBITED FROM THE GARDENS: IN ADDITION,
CONTAINERS, BAGS, ETC. OF ANY KIND SHOULD BE SECURED SO AS NOT TO BLOW AROUND
AND/OR DETRACT FROM THE ORDERLINESS OF THE GARDENS. SUCH ITEMS ARE BEST
REMOVED WHEN THEY ARE NO LONGER NEEDED.
HAVE A GREAT GARDENING YEAR!