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
A detailed description, growing instructions, site and soil requirements, varieties, and solutions for managing pests and diseases for more than 58 variety of vegetables