RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY GARDEN

What exactly is Riverview Community Garden?

 

Our mission is to provide a place where community members can rent garden plots in order to strengthen community ties, promote organic farming, and educate the public about healthy, local food production.

I don’t garden, can I still contribute?

We are always in need of shovels, hoes, and fencing, hosing and grass clippings. We also have a donation link on our webpage if you would like to contribute money to help your neighbors grow organic vegetables to support hunger.

 

What do I do, if I see an abandon plot?

 

Please do not remove anything from a plot that looks abandon. This includes produce, tools or plants. Please let a staff member at Riverview Community Garden and we will take care of it.

What if I have compost?

Please drop of any unwanted garden matter at the compost station. Compost is great for the process of gardening and it will help your neighbor with their garden too! Please do not put trash in the compost pile as we are keeping to our organic values. Gardner’s are encouraged to take as much manure or compost as you would like, but please be courtesy to others using the garden plots.

 

Do you allow school field trips to the garden?

 

Absolutely! We love it when children get involved and excited about the capabilities and processes of organic gardening! To schedule an educational tour with a member on the Board of Directors, please click on the "Contact Us" link above and fill out the contact form.

 

Where do I put trash and recycle?

 

There are two dumpsters at Riverview community garden labeled for trash only. Please put any recycled items such as plastics and cardboard in the two garbage cans labeled recycle. If you find that you have wood or branch trimmings such as rose stems, please dispose of them in the pile labeled “shredded material.” This goes the same for corn stalk as we are able to shred those as well. If you find that you have unwanted soil, please place the soil in the barrels labeled, “soil.”

 

Can I use pesticides and fertilizer chemicals?

 

Please do not use pesticides or fertilizer chemicals. We are an organic community garden. Most pesticides and non-organic fertilizer is not organic and can create disease and damage the soil. If you would like to no more about clean organic pesticide substitutes or organic fertilizer alternatives, check out our gardening information page!

 

Do we have security?

 

We are a community garden that is open 24 hours a day. We as neighbors look after each other and our property. This will help eliminate theft of garden vegetables and plots. If you see any suspicious activities please call the local authorities and notify one of the committee members at Riverview Community Garden. Your safety and your neighbors safety is our #1 priority.

 

Are dogs allowed at the garden?

 

You may bring your dogs to the garden as long as they are on a leash. If you notice any wrong doing or a member not following the rules, please let us know.

 

I've heard you sell boxes of fresh, mixed vegetables at the Farmers Market. How much do they cost?

 

The price ranges from $5 to $20, depending on the size of the box.

 

Can members hold events at the Garden?

 

Garden members can sign up to use the picnic shelter and area for small events. Please contact a Board Member to reserve the space.

 

 

For more information, questions, and more please do not hesitate to use our Contact page!