RE: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-26 Thread Corrie Zoll
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 __

RE: Re ubject: RE: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-25 Thread Cary Oshins
Oops! Typo! There are 100 plots each. Each plot is 15x30. -Original Message- From: Pauline Tessier [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 24, 2005 5:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re ubject: RE: [cg] Fencing Dear Cary, You say: Neither of the two gardens (both around

[cg] Fencing, theft vandalism

2005-10-25 Thread Sally McCabe
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

[cg] Fencing, theft vandalism

2005-10-25 Thread Corrie Zoll
] Behalf Of Sally McCabe Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2005 2:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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

Re: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-25 Thread Sandy Pernitz
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

Re: [cg] Fencing, theft vandalism

2005-10-25 Thread William Hohauser
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

Re: [cg] Fencing, theft vandalism

2005-10-25 Thread Adam36055
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 From: [EMAIL

RE: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-24 Thread Cary Oshins
access hours? I'd be interested to hear how these and related details are worked out. Cary Lehigh County, PA -Original Message- 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

Re: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-24 Thread adam36055
Yes, yes and yes. For an example of key garden access, please go to http://www.clintoncommunitygarden.org -Original Message- 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

RE: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-24 Thread yarrow
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

Fwd: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-24 Thread Adam36055
In a message dated 10/24/05 8:43:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subj: Re: [cg] Fencing Date: 10/24/05 8:43:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent from the Internet I recommend a combination lock. There are locks

Re: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-24 Thread William Hohauser
are worked out. Cary Lehigh County, PA -Original Message- 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

Re: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-23 Thread Jude Carson
Message - From: eliz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: ACGA listserve [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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

Re: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-23 Thread yarrow
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

[cg] Fencing

2005-10-22 Thread eliz
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

Re: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-22 Thread Mike McGrath
yeah--a really STRONG fence... ---McG from Philly - Original Message - From: eliz [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: ACGA listserve [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 9:06 PM Subject: [cg] Fencing Are there any community gardens who have not had

RE: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-22 Thread Jim Call
in gardening materials as well. Of course, if you put up scarecrows, that may intice their interest to vandalize them. Jim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of eliz Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 8:06 PM Cc: ACGA listserve Subject: [cg

Re: [cg] Fencing

2005-10-22 Thread Adam36055
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 Subj: [cg] Fencing Date: 10/22/05 9:07:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC