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Seeds, Seeds and More Seeds

Flower, Produce Seeds Free to Gardeners

 

If growing deep red juicy beets or purple lacey winter flowers turns your thumb green, check out Healthy Chino’s latest offer.  Healthy Chino is giving away free Botanical Interests’ seed packets to its Pumpkin Patch gardeners until supplies run out.

 

A selected variety of seeds can be picked up at the Carolyn Owens Community Center while supplies last.  Mt. Fuji Garden Center in Upland donated the seeds to the garden community.  Also available are recent issues of “Garden Compass” magazine for free distribution.  The magazine features exotic mums, dazzling succulents, cool tomatoes and more.

Community Garden Updates!

As of Friday, April 18, 2008, all plots are full!

FREE Pumpkin Patch/Community Garden Workshop
hosted by Healthy Chino and Home Depot (Elizabeth Alsibai)
When: Second Wednesdays of each month
Time: 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Location: Community Garden (Corner of 5th and D Streets)
*Please RSVP to Aileen at (909) 590-5567 or aorlino@cityofchino.org to reserve your spot.  If we receive no RSVP for the month's workshop, the community garden workshop WILL be cancelled.  Thank you.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Don't miss out on:
- Soil Preparation
- Flower and Vegetable Planting
- Kids clinical projects with free aprons
- Plots available for a $20 deposit, $18 for seniors

Community Garden location:  Corner of 5th and D street

This is an event for the entire family!  You do not need to own a plot to attend.  All are welcome.

A big thank you to Home Depot for their continued generous donations to the Pumpkin Patch/Community Garden.



Community Garden / Pumpkin Patch
Free Plots 
Only $20 key deposit, $18 for Seniors
Get your plot for the Spring/Summer Season (September 2007 - February 2008)

The Community Garden is located at the corner of 5th and D Streets in historic Downtown Chino.  Any individual or group may rent a plot.  It is a fun and nutritious way to grow your own vegetables, get a community group together, or do an activity as a family. 

Vegetable planting and crops calendar is available at the Recreation Office. 

Obtain or renew your plot today!
We are now registering gardeners for the Fall/Winter Season!

For gardening tips, visit: http://www.helpfulgardener.com/
 
Community Garden / Pumpkin Patch

ADMINISTRATION
 
 
  1. The Garden Coordinator will be a City of Chino employee. The Garden Coordinator is responsible for administering the garden program and enforcing the Garden Rules.
 
  1. Garden Rules may be amended at any time by the Garden Coordinator pending approval of the Community Services Director. All decisions of the City are final.
 
  1. Participant grievances will be presented to the Garden Coordinator whose decision will be final. Participants may appeal to the Community Services Director, however, that decision will be final.
 
OPERATION
  1. The gardener participation deposit will be $20 for each six-month season, renewable at the beginning of each season. The spring/summer season will be from March 1 to August 31, and the fall/winter season will be from September 1 to February 28. The deposit shall be $20 for mid season signups. City schools may have space at with no deposit required, pending plot availability. 
 
  1. Individual and group participants must maintain garden plots in accordance with the Garden Rules. Failure to comply will result in the issuance of a Letter of Correction. Failure to correct the situation within 2 weeks can result in a cancellation of garden privileges without refund of participation deposit.
 
  1. Plots must be cultivated within 2 weeks of assignment. Weeds must be kept clear of the plot and the immediate surrounding pathways. Neglect of a garden plot is cause for garden privileges to be cancelled with no refund of participation deposit.
 
  1. Trees and invasive plants such as sugar can, morning glory and chayote may not be planted.
 
  1. No illegal plants can be cultivated in the garden. No illegal substances, firearms or alcoholic beverages can be brought to the garden premises. Gambling or other illegal activities will not take place in the garden. Violation of any portion of this rule will result in immediate cancellation of garden privileges with no refund of participation deposit.
 
  1. Children under the age of 14 must be supervised on premises at all times.
 
  1. Pets are not allowed at the garden except those assisting handicapped persons.
 
  1. Water is provided by the City of Chino and is not to be wasted. Gardeners will supply their own hoses. Gardeners are permitted to use any reasonable watering system provided flooding of surrounding pathways and adjacent garden plots does not occur.
 
  1. No ponds or standing water of any kind are allowed.
 
  1. Organic gardening is encouraged. Illegal chemicals may not be used on garden property. Inappropriate use of legal agricultural chemicals posses health threat to all. All manufacturer directions must be followed.
 
  1. No structures of any kind may be erected without the written consent of the Advisory Board.
 
  1. Garden vandalism and/or theft will not be tolerated. Either act will be cause for immediate cancellation of all garden privileges without refund of participation deposit. Accusations of gardener misconduct, vandalism or theft will be considered by the Advisory Board in private session and its decision shall be final.
 
  1. The garden is to be kept locked at all times. The pathway gate will have a pad lock and all gardeners will be provided with a garden gate key. The driveway gate will be unlocked only by special arrangement with the Garden Manager.
 
  1. Pathways must not be blocked at any time.
 
  1. Only wastes and/or debris originating in the garden can be dumped in the garden dumpster.
 
  1. Gardening for commercial purposes is not allowed.
 
  1. Plots may not be transferred, traded or sublet without approval from the Garden Manager.
 
  1. Failure to abide by any Garden Rule is cause for cancellation of garden privileges without refund of participation deposit.
  2. The hours of operation are from sunrise to dusk.

*Gardening Participant Agreement and key policy can be obtained at the Recreation Office.

Plots can be reserved at the Recreation Office 13201 Central Avenue, Chino CA (909) 591-9834.  You may also e-mail healthychino@cityofchino.org.