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:
Complete Town of Darien March 2010 Contract and return it to Parks & Recreation Department with due of $15.00
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
( Click Play button on the image to play ) Blooming Flowers
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
A detailed description, growing instructions, site and soil requirements, varieties, and solutions for managing pests and diseases for more than 58 variety of vegetables
