St. Andrew Community Garden

The St. Andrew Community Garden has grown steadily since it was established eight years ago. Over 30 gardeners tilled 70 individual plots during the 2009 season. The number of plots will be increased in 2010 to meet the demand from families in the community who want to grow their own fresh vegetables.

The plots are 8x8 feet and are laid out in squares of four with paths separating the squares. This provides access to all plots from paths on two sides. All gardening is to be organic with no pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. A composting area has been established to help provide fertilizer for the garden.

A fee of $10 per plot helps cover the common expenses such as sprinkler irrigation. Families or individuals can have a maximum of four plots. The number of plots assigned depends on availability. Applications are being accepted now. Click here for the application form.

A Common Ground Garden was added in 2007 to provide produce for the Food Bank and the Montana Rescue Mission. It provides larger volumes of produce, including varieties such as squash and corn that required more room. The Common Ground Garden has been expanded, and in 2009 produced 200 boxes/bags/buckets/crates of produce for the Food Bank and the Montana Rescue Mission homeless shelter kitchen. This was approximately one ton of produce! The individual plot gardeners and other volunteers assist with the Common Ground Garden.

The St. Andrew Community Garden Committee sponsors gardening seminars each spring. A special seminar on food preparation and preseration is planned for the summer. Specific information on dates and times will be posted on this website.

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