Membership Information
Upcoming Events
Coordinating Committee
Rules and Regulations
Contact Us
Gardening Information
Community Links
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Cherry lawn Community Gardens, established in early 1970’s by the Garden Club of Darien, from property purchased by the Town, brings together gardeners of all ages. This unique spot in one of Darien’s most popular parks, offers gardeners of all levels to cultivate and harvest organic herbs, flowers and vegetables from spring through autumn.


Membership Information
  • Membership
    • Membership Applications are available at Darien Town Hall at the Parks and Recreation Department,
      2 Renshaw Road, Darien, CT 06820
    • Complete the Cherry Lawn Community Gardens Application and the Town of Darien Contract
    • Provide community garden dues:
      • $10 Town of Darien fee
      • $10 garden maintenance
    • In case all plots are taken, there will be a waiting list available
    • For further information please contact Sonia Smith at 656-1767

Upcoming Events
  • The 2008 Season has started
    • By May 20, your paths and about a 1/3 of your garden has to be planted
    • Turn off water at spigots and rewind hoses as a courtesy to other gardeners
    • Clean and return community tools and wheelbarrows to center garden Shed
    • Dispose of weeds and unwanted rocks in dumping area located outside back gate
    • Do not use Preen, Round-up or any other herbicide or pesticide, that remains in the soil
    • Please close the gates when you enter or exit the garden
    • Help to keep the community section in the middle of the garden and path ways clean, safe and beautiful
  • Signup for Community Garden Volunteering
    • As in any community, we need to share responsibilities and donate some time for the benefit of our garden community
    • Please gardeners sign up with Sonia for tasks that you can help out to keep our garden functional, clean and beautiful
  • Submitting Soil Samples for Fertility Analysis
    • Place a sample of your garden soil in a plastic bag and mail it to:


        • The Connecticut Agricultural Experimental Station
        Slate Laboratory
        Soil Testing
        123 Huntington Street
        New Haven, CT 06504-1106

    • For further information: Soil Testing Office, Instructions - New Haven




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Coordinating Committee
  • Coordinating Committee
    • Chairperson - Sonia Smith

    • Co-Chairperson - John Crowley

    • Treasurer - Tom Dunn

Rules and Regulations
  • Rules and Regulations
    • All gardens must be started by May 20
      • Failure to start by May 20 will result in forfeiture of dues and reassignment of garden plot

    • Participation in one clean up day by gardeners is required
      • Lay down newspaper and wood chips on north/east sides of your plot
      • Staking and setting up garden hoses
      • Repairing perimeter fencing

    • Turn off water at spigots and rewind hoses as a courtesy to other gardeners
      • Do not leave watering unattended
      • Do not mix hoses or leave them tangled for other gardeners

    • Dispose of weeds and unwanted rocks in dumping area located outside back gate.
      • Do not throw over fence.

    • Clean and return community tools and wheelbarrows to center of garden near spigot
      • Place wheelbarrows upright to keep water out when it rains

    • Only fertilizers and dusts are allowed
      • Do not use Preen, Round-up or any other herbicide or pesticide , that remains in the soil

    • Close the garden gates
      • Please close the gates when you enter or exit the garden

    • All gardens must be cleaned at the end of the season
      • Failure to clean your garden at the end of the season will result in reassignment of your garden plot next year
Contact Us
  • Information or Questions
    • Sonia Smith
      • Phone: 656-1767

    • Parks & Recreation
      • Phone: 656-7325

Gardening Information

 


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Cherry Lawn Community Gardens May 08, 2008