Membership Information
Upcoming Events
Coordinating Committee
Rules and Regulations
Contact Us
Gardening Information
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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:
      • $15 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 203-656-1767

Upcoming Events

  • Register at Town Hall for the 2010 Season
    • To register complete two separate applications:
      1. Complete Town of Darien March 2010 Contract and return it to Parks & Recreation Department with due of $15.00
      2. Complete Cherry Lawn Community Gardens 2010 Application and mail it to Tom Dunn with due of $10.00
    • Application Deadline for both applications is Wedensday March 31, 2010
    • For plot availability and new membership please contact Sonia Smith at 203-656-1767
  • The 2010 Gardening Season Starts on Saturday, April 24
    • Garden Cleanup and New Members Orientation Days:
      • Saturday, April 24 from 12 PM to 3 PM
      • Sunday, April 25 from 1 PM to 4 PM

    • Garden Cleanup Day Agendas:
      • Participation in one clean up day by gardeners is required
      • Bring old newspapers, gardening tools and lots of enthusiasm
      • All gardeners are required to cover the North and East side paths of your garden with wood chips
      • Wood chips for covering pathways will be provided by the community garden
      • Great opportunity in this day to get to know your neighbors and welcome new members

    • Volunteers Needed!
      • To place wood chips in the center community area, where we have the resting table and the bird bath
      • Needs to be cleaned regularly and all gardeners' help and care is appreciated


                   
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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 15
      • Failure to start by May 24 will result in forfeiture of dues and reassignment of garden plot without further notice

    • 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

    • Each gardener is responsible for keeping the North and East paths around their plot free of weeds, rocks and crops
      • No plastic or grass clippings may be used in paths since they become slippery when wet
      • Newspaper or biodegradable landscape cloth covered with chips work best

    • Plots will be inspected during the season for having clear paths and weeds
      • Plot's paths must be cleared of weeds or rocks throughout season
      • Garden plots should have less than 25% weeds

    • 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 all organic materials, weeds and unwanted rocks in dumping area located outside back gate
      • Do not throw over fence
      • All non-organic items (such as seed packages, pots, etc.) must be taken away and disposed of

    • 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
      • Fertilizers and dust may be used only is such a way as to not affect adjacent gardens and grassed areas

    • Do not let vines grow on Community Garden's outside fencing
      • Be sensitive to your plants casting shade onto your neighbor's gardens

    • 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

    • Gardening hours are from sunrise to sunset

    • No potatoes are to be planted due to serious infestation

    • No Pets Allowed in the garden

Contact Us
  • Information or Questions
    • Sonia Smith
      • Phone: 203-656-1767

    • Parks & Recreation
      • Phone: 203-656-7325

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Cherry Lawn Community Gardens March 10, 2010