On Monday, May 6, 2024, at 10 a.m., we’ll be starting registration for our 2024 Community Garden season. Presently, we have 34 boxes available for seasonal rental.
We’re asking gardeners to email our general account, [email protected], if they’re interested in renting a raised bed. We will only accept reservations via email after 10 a.m. on the date noted above, NOT before. If you’re a returning gardener, please indicate in your email whether you want to retain your box from last season (2023) – we will do our best to accommodate. As always, we will maintain a waitlist if demand is high. We know there are some repairs needed and we’ll be resolving this issue in the next few weeks.
The annual rental fee is $10 per box. Payments can be made by cash or debit at the Town Hall, 112 Water Street, Harbour Grace, NL.
The deadline to pay this fee will be Tuesday, May 21, at 4:30 p.m. Any unpaid boxes will be reallocated to gardeners on the waitlist or to those interested in extra boxes. If you’re interested in any extra boxes when they become available, please note this in your registration email and we’ll add your name to the waitlist. The deadline for cleaning out your boxes and ‘turning soil’ is July 15. Neglected boxes will be reallocated to those interested and registration fees are non-refundable.
As you know, we now have a greenhouse for community gardeners! If you want access to the greenhouse, please note this in your registration email. Right now, capacity is limited to 6 gardeners. If interest exceeds this capacity, names will be drawn from a lottery. Those who aren’t selected from the lottery process (if required) will have ‘first dibs’ next season (2025). Those using the greenhouse will be responsible for bringing their own materials (seed trays, etc.).
We will have some soil delivered for June.
We’re working with the Harbour Grace War Memorial Public Library to bring back our popular seed library project. Further details TBA. Also, there will be a gardening session with Wendy Wagner at the War Memorial Public Library on Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m. We’re also aiming to have a general cleanup on Monday, May 20, in the afternoon (time TBA; weather permitting).
We really want to host a harvest showcase and potluck lunch for gardeners this year in September! There’ll be some category prizes to reward your hard work! Stay tuned for further updates on this event.
Photo ID: A promo poster advertising registration for the Harbour Grace Community Garden. There are seed trays and vegetables in the background. There is a green border and the Town’s “Gates” branding is visible. There is a QR code available to scan for further info.