Summit Community Gardens

2011-Feb- Click on these links for the SUMMIT COMMUNITY GARDENS, a Fact Sheet and Plot Application Form,
or pick up a form at the Recycling Center, Summit County Library, or Christian Center.

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DO YOU WANT A COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT?

Plots are available for both individuals and non-profit organizations. To apply for a plot, complete and return the plot request form by March 31st. Plot request forms are also available at the Recycling Center, Kimball Junction library, Park City Library, Park City Police Station, and the Christian Center.

NOW ONLINE: plot request forms are available on our SCG website. A version in Spanish is available there also.
http://www.summitcommunitygardens.org Find us on Facebook /Summit Community Gardens / for all the latest events, meetings, and news.

WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR GARDEN?
Would you like to help? In order to implement all your great ideas, we could use some help with the following:

Fundraising - explore opportunities
Materials - donate or solicit
Facebook - create and maintain - set up and maintained by Lucy Archer
Building – initial construction
Social Events – plan parties
Programs and classes - coordinate

Please reply to this message if you’re interested or to learn more…. scgogreen@gmail.com

Gardening classes

We hope to offer our own gardening classes soon. But until then, here’s some other options:

NEW! Thursdays, March 10 - 31 and April 7, 6:30-8:30 pm: Summit County Gardening Short Course: Vegetable Gardening Basics, Drip Irrigation, Tree Selection and Care, Turf Grass Management, Ornamentals and Small Berries. Utah State University Extension Office, 435-615-3217; 336-3217; 783-4351, ext. 3217.

Sunday, February 27, 11:30 am: Seed starting: Learn how to start plants from seeds so well-developed seedlings can be planted when the snow melts. Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church, 4051 N. Highway 224. Stephanie Ritrievi, 435-655-0537.

Saturday, February 26, 10:00 am: Beginning Organic Gardening: This workshop is an introduction to the basics of Organic Gardening to get you started. Topics include: healthy soil, crop rotation, compost basics, natural pest control, crop diversity, companion planting, and when and what to plant. Wasatch Community Gardens 801-359-2658

We want your input

Did you know that Snyderville Basin Recreation will be our neighbors on the Koleman parcel? They are planning to develop a park adjacent to the garden. They will be holding open house meetings at 6:00pm on March 1st and 2nd at Trailside Park, 5715 Trailside Drive. Come see what they’re planning, and give your input about what design features you’d like to see included to compliment the garden.

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4120 N. Highway 224

Park City, Utah 84098

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January 2011– The FactsFor more information about the who, what, when, where and why behind the garden, click here…

Help Launch a Community Garden in Park City

About Us:

Summit Community Gardens is comprised of interested parties from Summit County, Basin Recreation, Park City Municipal, Park City Leadership Class 16, and community members. Plans are developing for a community garden on the Ike & Billie Koleman ten acres of Open Space property (formerly Miss Billie’s Kids Kampus) across from the Canyons and next to Park West Village. (See map.)
As one of the first gardens, we hope to use it as a model to develop community gardens throughout Summit County in future years.
www.summitcommunitygardens.org

Questions, please call Michele Devaney at (435) 654-7239 or michele.devaney@ut.usda.gov

Be a part of defining the design, mission and structure of the new community garden near Park West Village with “round table” discussions on January 12 and 13, 2011.
This community-wide project needs growers, locals, builders, irrigation expertise, administrative and maintenance support and more. We welcome your input, enthusiasm, and talent.

2011-January - Summit Community Gardens Project flyer

Green thumbs take note

Discussions are underway about community garden in the Snyderville Basin

Patrick Parkinson, Of the Record staff
Posted: 01/07/2011 04:17:53 PM MST

One of the newest missions of Summit County Sustainability Coordinator Ashley Koehler is to help create a community garden in the Snyderville Basin.
Summit County Sustainability Coordinator
Ashley Koehler
PO BOX 128
Coalville, UT 84017
akoehler@co.summit.ut.us
435-336-3128

In her spare time Koehler collaborated recently with her neighbors to start a community garden at her condominium complex in Pinebrook. She admits gardening in the mountains can be a challenge.

“It makes you feel more successful when you can have tomatoes at 7,000 feet,” Koehler said.

Starting this spring, county officials would like to host the Summit Community Gardens at the former Miss Billie’s Kids Kampus across State Road 224 from Canyons. Those hoping to grow their own food may join a discussion this week about creating one of the first community gardens in Summit County.

“Nothing is really set in stone yet because we just want to gauge from the community what they want out of a community garden,” Koehler said. “There are a few garden clubs in the Park City area and there is a definite interest out there of people with similar passions and hobbies wanting to get together and talk about gardening.”

Open houses are scheduled in Park City and the Snyderville Basin Jan. 12 and 13. The Jan. 12 meeting is scheduled at the Park City Library and Education Center from 7 to 9 p.m. The Jan. 13 meeting is scheduled at the Kimball Junction Library Building from 1 to 3 p.m.

“We really want to get the public’s input on what their expectations are for a community garden,” Koehler said. “We’re just kind of getting a feel from the community about other areas for garden sites. We hope we get the community members out there because I would be interested to know what else is out there. Maybe somebody comes to the meeting and says, ‘I have this great piece of property that I would like to host a community garden on.’”

The garden could allow those without yards to grow produce on a small piece of land.

“Typically, there is a fee for the plot. It really ensures that people are going to be committed to managing their crops and it’s not just going to waste or going to weeds,” Koehler explained. “It’s pretty standard and it’s not very expensive.”

The land that housed the Kids Kampus preschool was purchased by Summit County to preserve as open space.

“This site is great for a garden. It’s centrally located and it’s flat,” Koehler said. “We don’t want to preclude our open space properties from agricultural uses being allowed on them.”

County officials are open to discussions about leasing the property to a group that would manage the facility.

“They want to see that there is a committed group out there — an entity that could care for the garden,” Koehler said.

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“As a sustainable community, Summit County considers the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, by integrating and balancing environmental, economic, and social values.”

Will be located at:
Summit Community Gardens aka Miss Billie’s Community Gardens
4120 N. Highway 224
Park City, Utah 84098