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Community gardens provide common ground for people to grow plants, build strong communities, and provide the space needed for a garden. Some benefits of gardening include raising fresh produce and saving money, learning new gardening skills, getting exercise and unwinding.
The Walworth County Community Gardens are located on the southern side of County Road NN, east of downtown Elkhorn between Lakeland Hospital and the new Lakeland School, and across the street from the Lakeland Health CareCenter.
(Travel east on County Road NN and turn right on Healy Road.) The garden will be open approximately Saturday, May 15, 2009 (weather permitting).
Tilling will be done prior to the growing season.
Compost bins will be available for disposal of weeds that have not gone to seed.
Water will be available on site.
The University of Wisconsin-Extension staff will have community educational programs, demonstrations, and updates to support gardeners throughout the growing season.
Produce must be harvested and plots cleaned by Friday morning October 30, 2009 (closing date).
Annual Garden Plots Individual plots will be approximately 20’ x 20’ , 20’ x 30’ and 10’ x 10’, and raised beds. All plots will be marked off by garden coordinators. There are 55 garden plots available on a first come, first serve basis.
Yearly Rental fees: 20’ x 20’ $20.00 20’ x 30’ $30.00 10’ x 10’ $ 5.00 Raised Bed $10.00 Scholarships are available upon request Our Goals: Improve scope of family vegetable production, consumption, and access.
Expand access of fresh foods for limited-income residents.
Provide educational programming for youth and adults to increase productivity of gardens, and to enhance awareness of the nutritional benefits of fresh vegetables.
Donate part of our harvest to local food pantries.
Provide a venue for outdoors activity for families and individuals with the added advantage of reaping the benefits of fresh vegetables to enhance health.
Create an area of demonstration gardens for hands-on community horticulture programs.
Provide garden space for people that may have limited outdoor space.
Establish a respectful and friendly gardening atmosphere!
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