Community garden meeting at the library
January 1st, 2010
I heard about a meeting that will be on Monday night at the main library about possibly setting up a community garden in Framingham.
The people setting this up will talk about a few location options on unused Parks and Rec land who they are currently discussing this idea with.Â
I’m going to this because I think it would be great for people like me who have tiny yards but would like to have space to grow vegetables and get to know some neighbors who also like to garden.
Of course I wonder how you keep people/critters from taking your crop and things like that, but I’m sure it will be discussed. I think a community garden would be a such a nice thing for Framingham to have. So if anyone else is interested, here are the details:
Costin Room at the Main Library
Monday, January 4th
6:00-8:00pm
Pot-luck dinner (although it’s optional to bring something)
I lost the phone number to the person setting this up but if you have any questons, I’m sure the library can give you the contact information.
Community gardens would be a great thing for the town’s residents.
Another way to partially satisfy your gardening jones is joining one of the town CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture). You get a share of the harvest, do some of the picking, and in some cases some of the other farm work.
Plus, you help keep farms viable in Framingham.
Both Stearns Farm and Hanson’s Farm offer CSA programs.
Comment by Brett — January 16, 2010 @ 10:26 am
I just read in one of my gardening magazines about a group called Earthworks. http://earthworksboston.org/home
They help comunities set up urban orchards, outdoor classrooms, etc. They are Boston-based, but in the article I think they said they were going to expand into other areas. Here is their Mission Statement:
“Earthworks is a community-based non-profit organization planting a healthier and more sustainable Boston. Our mission is to strengthen communities through direct service to the environment through the planting and care of urban orchards, urban wilds, community trees, and hands on education programs for all ages.”
Maybe you can pass it on?
Comment by Diane — April 14, 2010 @ 11:39 am
Great to know that. What’s the outcome of this meeting? Any decision?
Xiaoyun
Comment by Xiaoyun — January 31, 2011 @ 1:18 pm