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2011-2012

Central Oregon Community Gardening Manual

Conducted and Prepared by: Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Funded by:

With support from:

2 How to Start a Community Garden

Dear Readers: In 2011, the Meyer Memorial Trust awarded eight grants for nearly $1.4 million to invest in Community Food Systems, a new program focused on addressing the root causes of hunger and food insecurity while building the economy, particularly in Oregon's rural communities. As a recipient, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) is working with existing public gardens to increase their capacity to provide local fresh food, and to improve outreach to low‐income residents through on‐site food skills workshops. These workshops, provided by OSU Extension Service, teach people how to cultivate, harvest and prepare seasonal foods directly from the garden As the Program Coordinator for COIC’s Community and Economic Development Department and Co‐Chair of the Central Oregon Food Policy Council, I believe that community gardening can play a major role in increasing access to local healthy food and decrease health disparities in our community. Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council would like to thank the Meyer Memorial Trust for providing the funding for our Cultivating Local Food grant, which supported the creation and publication of this manual. COIC would also like to thank Holly Hutton, the Community Garden Coordinator, for her time and energy in creating this publication and working with our communities. It is our hope that the information provided to you in this manual will enable you to start your own garden in your community. Sincerely,

Program Coordinator Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council www.coic.org Co‐Chair Central Oregon Food Policy Council www.centraloregonfoodpolicycouncil.org

Contact Information: Katrina Van Dis [email protected], 541‐50‐3307


Community Gardens in Central Oregon

The following is a list of public community gardens in Central Oregon. This list is ever changing as new gardens pop‐up. If you are familiar with a garden that is not listed, please contact Katrina Van Dis at [email protected] Bend ‐ Hollingshead Community Garden Amy Jo Detweiler E: [email protected] P: 541‐548‐6088 Bend ‐ Nativity Lutheran Church/Common Table Community Garden & Food Forest Richard Berg P: 1‐877‐382‐0901 Bend ‐ Northwest Crossing Anne Perce E: [email protected] P: 541‐617‐1860 Bend ‐ Westside Village Elementary School Leslie Freeman, 541‐408‐4040 Lisa Theroman, 541‐383‐1771 Culver ‐ Community Garden Connie Richie, 574‐542‐4810 Barbara Quivey, 574‐842‐2329 Cory Barnes [email protected] LaPine ‐ New Community Garden at school Information unavailable at this time Madras ‐ Willow Creek Community Garden Beth Ann Beamer or Annie Ayres P: (541) 460‐4023 P: (541) 390‐0487 E: [email protected]

Metolius ‐ Community Garden Information unavailable at this time Prineville ‐ Presbyterian Church Kim Kambak E: [email protected] Redmond ‐ Community Organic Garden Darlene Woods P: 541‐390‐1594 Redmond ‐ Saint Alban’s Episcopal Church Don Scott or Gard Eriksen P: 541‐548‐4212 Sisters ‐ Community Garden Pamela or Cindy Standen E: [email protected] E: [email protected] P: 541‐549‐1550 Warm Springs ‐ Community Garden Edmund Francis E: [email protected] P: 541‐553‐1196 Warm Springs ‐ Youth Garden, OSU Extension Service Community Garden Fara Brummer E: [email protected] Danita Macy E: [email protected]


The ABC’s of starting a community garden A community garden is a single piece of land gardened collectively by a group of people; including school gardens, gardens for donating food to those in need and gardens where everyone has their own individual plots. Community gardens foster the development of a community identity and spirit by bringing together people from a wide variety of backgrounds (age, race, culture, and social class) for one common purpose, gardening. As we face an uncertain future, with issues ranging from climate change to increasing food and transportation costs, more people are learning how to grow their own food. This manual is intended to inspire neighbors, community associations, governments and others to create a vision of food self‐reliance. Despite a tough climate in Central Oregon, there are amazing gardens that are challenging the notion that “you can’t grow anything here”. These garden pioneers are blazing the way for others. Our hope is that as more community gardens are created they will help to provide a food secure future for this region. Assessment Phase a Planning Committee Need and Desire Determine if there is a need and desire for a garden. There are a number of ways that this can be done including, looking at wait list for other community gardens, survey potential users in the area or have an information booth at local fairs. Type of Garden What kind of garden is the community interested in —vegetable, flower, trees, or a combination? Target Population? Who will the garden serve ‐ youth, seniors, or another special population? If the project is meant to benefit a particular group or neighborhood, it is essential that the group be involved in all phases. It is important to organize a meeting or social gathering of interested people, and choose a well‐organized leadership team to define roles and responsibilities. Forming a Group Make a list of what needs to be done. Decide on a mailing address and central telephone number(s). Try to have at least 3 people who are very familiar with all pertinent information. Form a communication system either phone or electronic. Form committees to accomplish tasks: Funding & Resource Development, Construction and Communication. Funding Approach a sponsor. A sponsor is an individual or organization that supports a community garden. Site sponsorship can be a tremendous asset. Contributions of land, tools, seeds, fencing, soil improvements or money are vital to a successful community garden. If your community garden has a budget, keep administration in the hands of several people.


Choose a Name and a Site Choose a site and a name for the garden. Identify the owner of the land. Make sure the site gets at least 6 full hours of sunlight daily (for vegetables). Do a soil test in the fall for nutrients & heavy metals. Consider availability of water. Try to get a lease or agreement that allows the space to be used at least for 3 years. Determine if you will need insurance.

Prepare and Develop the Site Begin by developing your design and determining your garden standards such as organic. Decide on plot sizes and mark plots clearly with gardeners’ names. Lay out the garden to place flower or shrub beds around the visible perimeter. This helps to promote good will with non‐gardening neighbors, passersby’s, and municipal authorities. Include plans for a storage area for tools and other equipment as well as compost and event areas. Develop a method for communication, for example a rainproof bulletin board for announcing garden events and messages. In addition: Identify a list of work and resources that are needed. Look in RESOURCES section of this

manual for ideas of local or free options. Clear land if needed for land preparation—plowing, etc—or let gardeners do their own

prep if the land is level and doesn’t need a lot of work. Organize volunteer work crews and detailed work assignments for team leaders. Layout plots with string or flour based on garden design. Amend soil and clearly mark corners of plots or build raised beds.


Organizing and Managing the Garden Dues and Agreements Are there rules? How will dues be used? What services, if any will be provided to gardeners in return? Will the gardeners meet regularly? If so, how often and for what purpose? Will there be a set of written rules which gardeners are expected to uphold?

Plots and maintenance Family size, residency, need, group i.e., youth, elderly, etc. When someone leaves a plot, how will the next plot holder be chosen? Will there be a children’s plot? How will minimum maintenance (especially weeding) be handled both inside plots and

in common areas (such as along fences, in flower beds, and in sitting areas)? Will the group do certain things cooperatively?

Turning in soil in the spring Planting cover crops Composting

How will the group deal with possible vandalism?

Garden Management In order to offer a high‐quality community garden program, good management techniques are essential. Below are the main ideas to consider in management, along with different ways to carry them out. Having written rules is very important and makes it easier to eliminate inactive gardeners with abandoned plots should the need arise. A structured program is a means to an end. It is a conscious, planned effort to create a system so that each person can participate fully, and the group can perform effectively. It’s vital that the leadership be responsive to members. Structure will help an organization last by promoting trust and new opportunities for leaders to develop. If your group is new, have several planning meetings to discuss your program and organization. A community garden project can be very simple or more complex. There are examples throughout the country of both types. There is not a requirement for developing a formal structure, yet some community gardens pursue this option particularly if they offer classes, etc. Contacting other community gardens that do similar work and discussing their structure can be


helpful. For more information on whether to incorporate as a nonprofit corporation (a state function) or to apply for tax‐deductible charitable (501(c)(3) status (a federal IRS function), go to the following websites to learn more: Foundation Center : www.fdncenter.org Nolo Law For All: www.nolo.com

(In the Business and Human Resource section, select nonprofit organizations) The Grantsmanship Center: www.tgci.com The Nonprofit Association of Oregon: http://www.nonprofitoregon.org/ Oregon Secretary of State: http://www.filinginoregon.com/

Insurance It is becoming increasingly difficult to obtain leases from landowners without obtaining liability insurance. Garden insurance is a new thing for many insurance carriers and their underwriters are reluctant to cover community gardens. It helps if you know what you want before you start talking to agents for example the type of accident that might need to be covered, by the minimum amount of liability coverage would need. Talking to other community garden groups would be helpful or try to develop your garden though a local organization, or parks district, that already has liability coverage. Two tips: you should probably be working with an agent from a firm that deals with many different carriers (so you can get the best policy for your needs) and you will probably have better success with one of the 10 largest insurance carriers, rather than smaller ones.

Sample Guidelines and Rules Some may be more relevant to vegetable gardens than to community flower gardens or parks. Pick and choose what best fits your situation. I will pay a fee of $____ to help cover garden expenses. I will have something planted in the garden by (date) and keep it planted all summer

long. If I must abandon my plot for any reason, I will notify the garden leaders. I will keep weeds down and maintain the areas immediately surrounding my plot, if any. If my plot becomes unkempt, I understand I will be given 1 week’s notice to clean it up.

At that time, it will be reassigned or tilled in. I will keep trash and litter cleaned from the plot, as well as from adjacent pathways and

fences. I will participate in the spring and fall cleanup of the garden. I will plant tall crops only where they will not shade neighboring plots. I will pick only my own crops unless given permission by another plot user. I will not use fertilizers, insecticides or weed repellents that will in any way affect other

plots. I agree to volunteer hours toward community gardening efforts (include a list of

volunteer tasks your garden needs).


I understand that neither the garden group nor owners of the land are responsible for my actions. I therefore agree to hold harmless the garden group and owners of the land for any liability, damage, loss or claim that occurs in connection with use of the garden by me or any of my guests. I will not bring pets to garden.

Eight Steps to a Healthy Garden: 1. Build Healthy Soil 2. Choose the Right Plants 3. Plan Diverse Plantings 4. Buy Healthy Plants

5. Provide Proper Plant Care 6. Keep Garden Records 7. Look for Problems 8. Choose the Right Plant Controls


Time Line for Planning a Community Garden

Summer‐Fall 1) Publicize the community garden project, make a list of interested individuals, and then

call, email or give each of them an introduction/welcome letter. 2) Call a meeting for those who showed interest in the garden project. 3) First meeting agenda:

Welcome and Introduction

Envisioning stage ‐ What type of garden, theme, goals and objectives

Form a planning committee, organizational structure, and positions

Review manual and set up action steps

Conduct outreach and build community support while developing partnerships

Schedule next meeting date

Fall 1) Review and assess land options/contact owners, soil test 2) Continue outreach, generating interest 3) Start drafting budget, listing garden needs, determine garden plot rental fee

Fall‐Winter 1. Finalize budget/start fundraising, looking for donations ($ and in‐kind) 2. Choose a site, negotiate lease 3. Plan the garden‐‐determine rules and regulations 4. Insurance

Winter 1. Continue fundraising 2. Outreach—look for volunteers (to help develop site) and gardeners 3. Plan the garden‐‐layout

Winter‐Spring 1. Organize the Gardeners: orientation, applications, waivers, fees, etc. 2. Finalize garden plan 3. Gather all remaining materials needed—plants, seeds, tools, compost, etc.

Spring 1. Prepare and develop site


Garden Tools Below is a list of tools, supplies, and other resources for preparing and developing the garden Long handled, round‐nosed shovels for general turning soil and compost Short handled, square‐nosed digging spade for double‐digging and sod removal Rectangular digging spade for straight‐edged holes (trees or large shrubs) Steel or level‐head for smoothing and grading soil, incorporating compost into the soil

surface, and covering seeds Garden hoes for weeding, cultivating soil, and making furrows to plant seeds into Hand shovels and trowels for weeding, cultivating and planting seedlings in beds Small front‐tine or larger, more powerful, rear‐tine rotary tillers (depending on the size of

the area to be tilled and the hardness of the soil) for initial preparation and aeration of beds, and working compost into soil

Wheel‐barrows for moving soil/compost or if removing sod from the site Spading fork for turning and aerating soil and compost, and digging for root crops Broad fork for loosening and aerating soil with minimal structural disturbance to soil and

soil organisms (sometimes used instead of the double‐digging method) Mattock used if the soil is very hard Sod Cutter for removing sod (manual or motorized), but you can use shovels Loppers for pruning small‐diameter tree and shrub branches Swivel Saw for pruning back shrubs and trees

Sample: Initial Community Garden Budget Start‐up Min. ($) Max. ($) Soil Test $ 30 $30 Compost $60 $350 Drip Irrigation System $250.00 $625.00 Water Timer $30 $60 Fencing $150 $2,000 Sign $0 $100 Tools $50 $250 Wood for Tool Bin $50 $100 Liability Insurance $50 $350 Benches (3) $0 $100 Incidentals that might arise $100 $250 Renting Tiller $0 $50 Outreach/PR $20 $60 Cost Totals Min./Max. $790 $4,325


Supplies Gardening gloves 100+ ft. measuring tape Building tools and supplies if building fences, sheds, raised beds, signs or a bulletin board Irrigation system supplies

o timer, hoses, drip line, filter, and sprinklers depending type of irrigation system Garbage pail and bag for litter String and stakes for delineating plots Untreated wood for raised beds, lining the paths, redwood, or juniper. Benches and tables Compost Extra topsoil Wood chips for the path Mulching materials

Long‐term Planning Long term planning is a vital part of any garden, things change, people move and eventually the garden can become neglected. Having long term and sustainability conversations as part of the initial plan can help to lay the path work towards this end.

Trouble Shooting Vandalism is a common fear among community gardeners. However, the fear tends to be much greater than the actual incidence. Try these proven methods to deter vandalism: Make a sign for the garden to let people know to whom the garden belongs. Make it a neighborhood project. Fences can be of almost any material and serve as much to mark possession of a

property as to prevent entry. Short picket fences or turkey wire will keep out dogs. Create a shady meeting area in the garden and spend time there. Invite everyone in the neighborhood to participate from the very beginning. Involve neighborhood children in the garden; they can be the garden's best protectors. Plant raspberries, roses or thorny plants along the fence as a barrier to fence climbers. Make friends with neighbors whose windows overlook the garden. Trade the flowers and

vegetables for a protective eye. Harvest all ripe fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. Plant potatoes, other root crops or a less popular vegetable such as kohlrabi along the

sidewalk or fence. Plant the purple varieties of cauliflower and beans or the white eggplant to confuse a

vandal. Plant a "vandal's garden" at the entrance. Mark it with a sign: "If you must take food,

please take it from here.


Resource Guide

Online Resource for Community Garden The American Community Gardening Association offers a wealth of information about how to get a community garden up and running. The information in this section of the manual comes from the ACGA website, www.communitygarden.org follow the link to “Start a Community Garden.” An excellent starting point for you to review before starting your community garden www.communitygarden.org/rebeltomato/seeds/

State Resources: Oregon State University Extension has wonderful information on their web site, including many publications, calendar and on‐line help.

Oregon State University Gardening Calendar http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/calendar

List of Oregon State University Gardening Publications http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/details.php?sortnum=0624&name=Vegetables&cat=Gardening


Oregon State University Ask An Expert

http://extension.oregonstate.edu/extension‐ask‐an‐expert Some of their publications include

An Educator’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening

Soil Sampling for Home Gardens and Small Acreages

Local Resources Deschutes County, OSU Extension Service Central Oregon Master Gardener Plant Clinic They provide an outlet for all of your gardening questions. You can either call or visit their plant clinic. They will assist you in identifying your weed, disease, and insect problems and recommend safe and research‐ based management for these issues. The Horticulture staff and local OSU Master Gardeners give presentations on regional garden topics throughout the year. They also have several garden publications available to you at little or no cost. They provide annual OSU Master Gardener training in the tri‐county area for those interested in a great volunteer opportunity.

Deschutes County Extension Service Oregon State University 3893 SW Airport Way Redmond, Oregon 97756‐8697 Telephone: 541‐548‐6088 Fax: 541‐548‐8919

The High Desert Gardening Newsletter is published 5 times a year. A sample copy is available for you to view. The cost is $10 per year for a color, mailed copy and a one‐time set‐up fee of $5 to receive it by email. http://extension.oregonstate.edu/deschutes/high‐desert‐gardening‐newsletter

Become a Certified OSU Master Gardener. Master Gardeners are highly trained volunteers who share the art and science of sustainable gardening and OSU resources in home horticulture with the citizens of Oregon". More than 3,500 people across the state have become Master Gardeners through the OSU program. Topics included in the Master Gardener basic training course include botany and entomology; integrated pest management and pesticide safety; soils, fertilizers and composting; ornamental, herbaceous plants and woody plants; vegetable, indoor and container gardening; sustainable landscaping; and plant pathology. Registration for this class is online at: http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/mastergardener Local web site on Gardening in Central Oregon This web site is provided by Herbalist Diane Abernathy and is full of information on gardening, composting, landscaping, native species, herbs and fruit trees. www.juniperandsage.com/garden/book.htm


Soil and Soil Testing A List of Places to take Soil Samples for testing in Central Oregon

Bend Round Butte Seed Growers 385‐7001

Culver/Madras Round Butte Seed Growers 546‐5222

Redmond Coffey Laboratories 548‐0972

Midstate Fertilizer Company 548‐2318 OSU Extension Gardening Publications http://eesc.oregonstate.edu Improving Garden Soils with Organic Matter http://eesc.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/edmat/EC1561.pdf http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/19682/ec1561.pdf

How to take a soil sample: Soil Sampling for Home Gardens and Small Acreages http://eesc.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/edmat/EC628.pdf Soil Test Interpretation Guide EC 1478 http://eesc.orst.edu/agcomwebfile/edmat/EC1478.pdf http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/22023/ec1478.pdf Acidifying Soils in Landscapes and Gardens East of the Cascades http://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/1957/19772/ec1585‐e.pdf

Community Gardening Guides A Handbook of Community Gardening, by Boston Urban Gardeners, edited by Susan

Naimark Published in 1982

Creating Community Gardens, by Dorothy Johnson, Executive Director, & Rick Bonlender, MN Green Coordinator

Minnesota State Horticultural Society Minnesota State Horticultural Society, 1970, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York

Cultivating Community: Principles and Practices for Community Gardening As a Community‐Building Tool, by Karen Payne and Deborah Fryman

“Starting a Community Garden,” American Community Garden Association (ACGA), http://www.communitygarden.org/pubs/starting.html

“Community Garden Start‐up Guide,” University of California Cooperative Extension in Los Angeles http://celosangeles.ucdavis.edu/garden/articles/startup_guide.html


Fundraising

“How to: Fund Raising,” by Gary Goosman, in Community Greening Review 1998, ACGA

The Complete Book of Fund‐Raising Writing, Don Fey, The Morris‐Lee Publishing Group, 1995

The Complete Book of Model Fund‐Raising Letters, Roland Kuniholm, Prentice Hall, 1995

Gardening Resources Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening, J. I. Rodale, Rodale Press, 2000

How to Grow More Vegetables, John Jeavons, Ten Speed Press, 1995 Four‐Season Harvest, Eliot Coleman, Chelsea Green Publishing Co., 1999

Rodale’s All‐New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening, Barbara W. Ellis (ed.), Rodale Press, 1992

Step‐by‐Step Organic Vegetable Gardening, Shepherd Ogden, Harper Perennial, 1994

Companion Planting and Pest Control 1,001 Old‐Time Garden Tips, Roger B. Yepson, Rodale Press, 1998

Bugs, Slugs, and Other Thugs, Rhonda Massingham Hart, Storey Books, 1991

Carrots Love Tomatoes, Louise Riotte, Storey Books, 1998

Dead Snails Leave No Trails, Loren Nancarrow and Janet Hogan Taylor, Ten Speed Press, Berkeley, CA 1996

Good Bugs for Your Garden, Allison Mia Starcher, Algonquin Books, 1995

Great Garden Companions, Sally Jean Cunningham, Rodale Press Pest Control

Rodale's Color Handbook of Garden Insects, Anna Carr, Rodale Press, 1979

Rodale's Successful Organic Gardening Controlling Pests and Diseases, Michalak & Gilkeson, Rodale Press, 1994

The Organic Gardener’s Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control, Barbara Ellis, Rodale Press, 1996

Edible Landscaping and Permaculture Juniper Jungle Permaculture Farm http://www.facebook.com/pages/Juniper‐Jungle‐Permaculture‐Farm/187912947926069

Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally , Robert Kourik (out of print) look on Amazon.


Gardening and the Environment The One Straw Revolution, Masanobu Fukuoka (out of print)

Introduction to Permaculture, Bill C. Mollison, Ten Speed Press, 1997

Gardening for the Future of the Earth, Howard‐Yana Shapiro/John Harrison, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing, 2000

Composting The Rodale Book of Composting: Easy Methods for Every Gardener, Martin & Gershuny,

eds., Rodale Press, 1992

Beekeeping Central Oregon Community College Community Learning often has beekeeping classes in the spring schedule Oregon State Beekeeper Association www.orsba.org/htdocs/home.php Oregon Master Beekeepers Program http://extension.oregonstate.edu/mb/ Central Oregon Beekeepers www.cobeekeeping.org John Connelly (541)325‐6793 [email protected]

Vermiculture Worms Eat My Garbage, Mary Appelhof, Flower Press 1982 Kalamazoo, Michigan

Periodicals Organic Gardening, Rodale Press, www.organicgardening.com Mother Earth News, Ogden Publications, www.motherearthnews.com

Gardening Tools Visit gardening tools on the Internet or in the yellow pages to get local resources.


Seed Sources Central Oregon Seeds, Inc. Madras, OR (541) 475‐7231 [email protected] Ed Hume Seeds Puyallup, WA Ed Hume has been supplying the Pacific Northwest with seeds and gardening advice for decades Nichols Garden Nursery Albany, OR (541) 928‐9280 A family‐owned business specializing in quality herb and vegetable seeds. Sow Organic Seed Company Eugene, Oregon (888) 709‐7333 Certified organic by the "Oregon Tilth Certified" program and recognized by the States of Oregon and California.

Territorial Seed Company Cottage Grove, Oregon (541) 942‐9547

Bountiful Gardens Willits, CA The Cooks ‘Garden Londonderry, VT 05148 (800) 457‐9703 www.cooksgarden.com Johnny’s Seeds Albion, ME (207) 437‐4301 http://www.johnnyseeds.com Peaceful Valley Farm Supply Grass Valley, CA (888) 784‐1722 http://www.groworganic.com Round Butte Seed Bend, OR (541) 385‐7001 www.rbseed.com Seed Savers Exchange Decorah, IA (563) 382‐5990 http://www.seedsavers.org

Community Garden Policy, Municipal Programs Community Development through Gardening: State and Local Policies Transforming

Urban Open Space”, by Jane E. Schukoske. A PDF file that can be downloaded from NYU website.

Comprehensive Plans, Zoning Regulations, Open Space Policies and Goals Concerning Community Gardens and Open Green Space from the Cities of Seattle, Berkeley, Boston, and Chicago Information compiled by ACGA Member Lenny Librizzi for the GreenThumb Grow Together Workshop “Lessons From Community

Gardening Programs in Other Cities” given March 20, 1999. www.communitygarden.org/links/cg_policies.pdf


“National Community Garden Survey 1996,” ACGA Monograph by Suzanne Monroe‐Santos, http://www.communitygarden.org/pubs/Monograph1.pdf

Making Policy in a Crowded World: Steps Beyond the Physical Garden, by Pamela R. Kirschbaum, in Community Greening Review, ACGA 2000

Web Sites American Community Garden Association www.communitygarden.org/index.html Backyard Gardener www.backyardgardener.com Biodynamic Gardening www.biodynamic.net CSA info www.csacenter.org Cooks’ Garden www.cooksgarden.com Garden Forever www.gardenforever.com Garden Guides www.gardenguides.com Garden Net www.gardennet.com Garden Web www.gardenweb.com Gardening www.life.ca/subject/gardening.html National Gardening Association

www.garden.org Organic Kitchen www.organickitchen.com Seeds Blum www.seedsblum.com Urban Harvest www.jumpnet.com/~arjun/UrbanHarvest World Leader www.worldleader.com/garden


Appendix A – Fundraising

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi/ACGA Grant program Giving Through Growing in Community Gardens To support sustainable community gardening efforts Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi will assist ACGA in recognizing established or developing community gardens with grants of up to $1,000. You or your organization must be a member of ACGA to apply for this award. www.communitygarden.org Nature’s Path Organic Gardening magazine provides an annual Gardens For Good grant contest. In 2012, three deserving non‐profits who demonstrate a passion and vision for organic urban farming will each receive a share of $65,000 toward an organic, community garden project. Where the gardens bloom is left up to the people – passionate community members and organizations are encouraged to apply and vote online. From the ten organizations (five U.S. and five Canadian) that receive the most public votes, Nature’s Path will choose three winners (two in the U.S. and one in Canada based on the strength of the application) to become the recipients of: a cash grant; technical design and production mentorship provided by Organic Gardening magazine; a free organic breakfast community celebration; and a donation of Nature’s Path products to help fill the pantries of a local food bank. www.naturespath.com/company The Co‐op Farm Fund Farm Fund grants support projects that strengthen local, sustainable farms and our local food system. The grants are intended for projects that benefit the community at large, or several farms rather than just one business. If your farm has an individual project, we encourage you to look at our revolving loan program (see paragraph below). Browse through the 2012 Farm Fund Grant Invitation and the 2012 Farm Fund Grant Application www.communityfood.coop EAT4Health A three year initiative, will initially provide funding and technical assistance for four community based organizations (CBOs). It is hoped that financial support for the initiative will grow so that an additional six CBOs can be brought into the initiative in its second year, creating a cohort of ten grantee partners. Each CBO will annually receive a program support grant of $50,000, a fellowship award of $40,000, and $10,000 to use to contract placement of the Fellow with a DC‐area national advocacy organization of their choice. Groups that remain in compliance with the terms of their grant agreement may receive funding for each year of the three‐year EAT4Health initiative.


EAT4Health cont. What kind of organizations should consider applying for EAT4Health funds? Non‐profit, organizations who organize community members, workers and/or youth and whose work:

Currently supports community food‐related initiatives that address one or more of the following issues: public health, nutrition, food access, urban agriculture, family farming, environmental justice, food‐oriented business development, labor rights;

Provides a mechanism for low‐income communities and communities of color to advocate for better food‐related policies on behalf of their own communities.

Youth‐led organizing groups and community‐based groups with youth‐organizing components are strongly encouraged to apply.

Walmart Foundation‐Hunger Relief The State Giving Program accepts applications in spring. Through the State Giving Program, the Wal‐Mart Foundation supports organizations with programs that align with our mission to create opportunities so people can live better. The State Giving Program awards grants starting at $25,000 to nonprofit organizations that serve a particular state or region www.walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving America the Beautiful Fund ABF provides seeds to garden projects free‐of‐charge; you pay only for shipping and handling. Captain Planet Foundation The Captain Planet Foundation is committed to supporting hands‐on environmental projects for young people. The foundation provides grants from $250 to $2,500 to school and community groups. Fiskars ‐ Project Orange Thumb Fiskars Garden and Outdoor Living Division offers an annual grant program, Project Orange Thumb. Community garden groups can apply to receive up to $1,500 in Fiskars garden tools and $800.00 in supplies, such as seeds and mulch. Grant recipients also receive t‐shirts for garden volunteers/members. Lindbergh Grants program Lindbergh Grants are made in the following categories: agriculture; aviation/aerospace; conservation of natural resources ‐ including animals, plants, water, and general conservation (land, air, energy, etc.); education ‐ including humanities/education, the arts, and intercultural communication; exploration; health ‐ including biomedical research, health and population sciences, and adaptive technology; and waste minimization and management. Deadline: Second Thursday of June The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund Provides small grants to schools and other organizations that work towards creating outdoor education areas. Deadline: Nov. 15


Mott Foundation The Mott Foundation facilitates effective planning, networking, organizing, and communication among individuals and groups fighting for environmental, economic, and social justice. Lists more than 400 grant opportunities, resource and legal groups from 40 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico. Deadline: Various Ongoing Grants Available National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Conservation Education Grants Provides challenge grants to projects that promote fish and wildlife habitat conservation. Deadline: Various Ongoing Grants Available National 4‐H Council These grants provide opportunities for young people and adults to take action on issues critical to their lives, their families, and their communities. Youth and adults work in partnership in the design of the project, the proposal writing process, the implementation, and the evaluation of funded projects. Grants are awarded to 4‐H/ Extension groups and are not available to individuals. Deadline: Various Ongoing Grants Available National Gardening Association Each year 400 schools and youth groups are awarded tools, seeds, garden products, and educational materials. NGA also has an online tool that will allow you to search for funding opportunities in your region. Deadline: Various Ongoing Grants Available Profits for the Planet Program Stonyfield Farm's Profits for the Planet Program (PFP) provides funding to efforts that affect positive and meaningful change and have measurable outcomes. In addition to funds, Stonyfield Farm also donates product to organizations. Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year SeaWorld/Busch Gardents/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards Schools and community groups are eligible for these grants. Previous award‐winning projects have tackled a wide variety of environmental problems, including but not limited to: habitat restoration, school yard beautification, energy and waste reduction, environmental education and community outreach, wildlife protection, and natural resource conservation. Deadline: Nov 30 Seeds of Change Seeds of Change seed donation program gives organic seeds to organizations promoting learning and sustainable living through school, community and outreach‐based organic gardening projects. Deadline: NA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) This is a program of the United States Department of Agriculture, and awards are given to projects that actively address sustainable agriculture, including urban agriculture. Deadline: Various Ongoing Grants Available


Young Explorers Grant The National Geographic Society's Young Explorers Grants for 18‐25 year‐olds to pursue research, exploration, and conservation‐related projects consistent with National Geographic's existing grant programs. Grants vary in amount ($2,000 to $5,000) depending on the significance of the project. Deadline: Open Youth Venture Youth Venture provides seed money grants of up to $1,000 for new youth‐created, youth‐led, sustainable ventures that benefit the community. Youth ages 12‐20 who want to start a new ongoing environmental club or organization can get guidance on how to plan, organize, and launch their venture, along with funds for start‐up expenses. Visit the website to get information and start the application process. Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year

Grant Sources for School Gardens Build an Outdoor Classroom at Your School Grants Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine outdoor classroom grant program to help schools improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands‐on experiences outside the traditional classroom. Grants up to $2,000 will be awarded to at least 100 schools and grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. Deadline: Applications accepted year‐round. Captain Planet Foundation The Captain Planet Foundation is committed to supporting hands‐on environmental projects for young people. The foundation provides grants from $250 to $2,500 to school and community groups. Deadlines: March, June, Sept, Dec Cyber‐Sierra's Conservation Grants Center Find grants and funding for environmental education, conservation, ecology and natural resource projects. Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year. Funding Programs (Grades Pre‐K ‐ 12) There are funds just waiting to be found. The website will tell you how to start looking for different grants that are available. Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year. Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant Program Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) lets you pick a project that meets your schools needs and gels with your parent group's mission. They've funded gardens, nature trails, and many other things in the past. Your project must be completed within one year of when the grant is received. Deadline: Oct. 15 & Feb. 15


National Education Association This site provides a list of grant programs. Deadline: Various Ongoing Grants Available NOAA Office of Education K‐12 Environmental Literacy Grants. These grants are available for environmental literacy projects in support of K‐12 education. Funded projects will have duration of one and five years and will promote changes in K‐12 education to expand the amount of earth system science taught in the classroom and improve student learning of the subject. Deadline: Oct Philanthropy News Digest‐K‐12 Funding Opportunities K‐12 funding opportunities for teachers, learning technology, and more. Deadline: Various Ongoing Grants Available The Rodale Institute's Kidregen.org This program is a contest that recognizes and rewards the most outstanding organic school gardens. It is not a grant to create a new garden. Deadline: Oct 31 School Grants This website has links to an amazing number of organizations offering grants to educational and youth programs. Deadline: Various Ongoing Grants Available SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards Schools and community groups are eligible for these grants. Previous award‐winning projects have tackled a wide variety of environmental problems, including but not limited to: habitat restoration, school yard beautification, energy and waste reduction, environmental education and community outreach, wildlife protection, and natural resource conservation. Deadline: Nov 30 Safe and Healthy School Award The KnowledgeWorks Foundation Richard Riley Award recognizes schools that provide a safe and healthy learning environment while also serving as community centers. Several key factors in selection are 1) how the design contributes to improving teaching and learning and academic achievement, 2) how the community participated in the facility design, 3) application of smart growth and sustainability principles in the facility design, and 4) creative financing of the facility. Deadline: July 9, 2007 Target Target offers funding for taking field trips. In studies of urban gardening, this could include visits to local farmers' markets, grocery stores, resellers, farmers, etc. Deadline: Nov 1


Toshiba America The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics, grades K‐12. The Foundation focuses its grant making on inquiry‐based projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of teachers, for use in their own classrooms. Deadline: Varies; check website Toyota TAPESTRY These grants are for science teachers. Toyota TAPESTRY grant proposals should demonstrate creativity, involve risk‐taking, possess a visionary quality, and model a novel way of presenting science. Proposed projects should promote exciting and innovative activities to motivate students in science. Deadline: Jan US Department of Education Grant and contract information from U.S. DOE, including departmental guidelines, regulations, and Federal Register grant related documents. Application Deadline: Various Ongoing Grants Available

Equipment Mantis Awards for Community and Youth gardens Deadline: Around March 1st. 25 programs will each receive a Mantis Tiller/Cultivator with border/edger and kickstand, and their choice of gas‐powered 2‐cycle engine or electric motor. Total value: $349.00.http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants/2012‐mantis‐awards‐community‐and‐youth‐gardens

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