What a wonderful conversation about fencing. Next time someone calls me to ask
about how to keep the kids out of their garden, I will be able to direct them
to search the e-mail list archive on the ACGA web site.
Corrie Zoll
Minneapolis
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Oops! Typo! There are 100 plots each. Each plot is 15x30.
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From: Pauline Tessier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 5:12 PM
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Dear Cary,
You say: Neither of the two gardens (both around
Here in Philadelphia we've used every different variation of the fence
idea over time, and one theme has always emerged. Fences are smoke and
mirrors--they're there to mark boundaries--they keep honest people
honest, and keep out dogs and small children. Nothing short of landmines
will keep out a
] Behalf Of Sally McCabe
Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 2:41 PM
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Subject: [cg] Fencing, theft vandalism
Here in Philadelphia we've used every different variation of the fence
idea over time, and one theme has always emerged. Fences are smoke and
mirrors--they're there to mark
The city of Seattle's P-Patch Program locks none of our gardens. As state
prior it does not mean we have no problems but it goes a LONG way to show our
community gardening program as an open space resource throughout the city.
There is a certain amount of letting go that must happen since
It's very interesting to hear the different approaches to fences from
around the country. Here in Manhattan a fence is a necessity since
without it we would have:
1) Homeless people sleeping all over (our sympathies are with the
homeless but the garden is not the right place).
2) Illegal
that other urban
community gardens are in a less feral environment - here a good fence, night
lock
and careful management is the key.
Best.
Adam Honigman
Volunteer,
Clinton Community Garden
Subj: Re: [cg] Fencing, theft vandalism
Date: 10/25/05 9:12:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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access hours? I'd be interested to hear how these and related
details are worked out.
Cary
Lehigh County, PA
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From: Jim Call [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 10:18 PM
To: eliz
Cc: ACGA listserve
Subject: RE: [cg] Fencing
Elizabeth,
If you cruise
Yes, yes and yes.
For an example of key garden access, please go to
http://www.clintoncommunitygarden.org
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From: Cary Oshins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: ACGA listserve [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Mon, 24 Oct 2005 13:04:38 -0400
Subject: RE: [cg] Fencing
Neither of the two
At 10:04 AM -0700 10/24/05, Cary Oshins of Lehigh County, PA, wrote:
Neither of the two gardens (both around 10 plots) that I manage have
fencing, and theft is the #1 problem. They are both situated on public
parks, and neither has an effective association. My question to those with
fences: Are
In a message dated 10/24/05 8:43:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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Date: 10/24/05 8:43:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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I recommend a combination lock. There are locks
are worked out.
Cary
Lehigh County, PA
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From: Jim Call [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 10:18 PM
To: eliz
Cc: ACGA listserve
Subject: RE: [cg] Fencing
Elizabeth,
If you cruise ACGA links page (http://www.communitygarden.org/
links.php)
viewing
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From: eliz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 10:06 PM
Subject: [cg] Fencing
Are there any community gardens who have not had to put up a fence for
security? We are building a community garden behind a church in our
predominantly
If you want the path to be open and want to cut down on vandalism, one
alternative is a fence to mark boundaries, and gates (open or latched) to
mark the paths. Especially when plants are small, it's a good idea to make
the boundaries and paths obvious. Sometimes nongardeners simply do not see
Are there any community gardens who have not had to put up a fence for
security? We are building a community garden behind a church in our
predominantly low-income neighborhood. We were hoping to avoid putting
up a fence as many people use the site as a short-cut to school, library
and
yeah--a really STRONG fence...
---McG from Philly
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From: eliz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 9:06 PM
Subject: [cg] Fencing
Are there any community gardens who have not had
in gardening materials as well. Of course, if you put up
scarecrows, that may intice their interest to vandalize them.
Jim
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Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 8:06 PM
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Subject: [cg
of mine) or some
bargain special, is a problem waiting ot happen.
So unless you have a large, fast, garden troll named Igor. a garden fence
is imperative.
Best wishes, Adam Honigman
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Date: 10/22/05 9:07:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time
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