Although our gardens are completely volunteer operated, they are supported by Parks and Rec, or as they're now called here in Canada, Leisure Services. They get to have another activity offered to the community under their banner and they freely use our successful operation as a tourist attraction, etc., but they don't need to provide extra staff to look after it. They did the initial expensive testing of the soil, and ploughing, have helped with various supplies , offered professional advice when needed, but maintain a hands-off role. The garden committee of volunteers has a city liaison person and easy access to the dept. head. For the past five years, this has worked for us. Good luck from
Jude Carson Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "Teresa Kohut" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 14, 2005 2:10 AM Subject: [cg] City sponsored community gardens > I was wondering if anyone knew of some great examples of community gardens > that are operated by the city government- Parks & Recreation Board. I would > like to suggest this idea to our city. > thanks. > Teresa Kohut > > > ______________________________________________________ > The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org > > > To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden
