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The Giving Garden of Carrollton

The Giving Garden of Carrollton. Our mission statement is: To grow community, food and service using the community garden as the focus. May 25, 2011. About the Giving Garden. Located in Carrollton, TX The only community garden in Carrollton Began planting in February 2010

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The Giving Garden of Carrollton

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  1. The Giving Garden of Carrollton Our mission statement is: To grow community, food and service using the community garden as the focus May 25, 2011

  2. About the Giving Garden Located in Carrollton, TX The only community garden in Carrollton Began planting in February 2010 Now have 32 raised beds built Donated over 450 lbs of produce our first year

  3. Our Timeline April, 2009 - first meeting of 5 persons met at Aldersgate UMC July, 2009 – Partnership between AUMC group and Keep Carrollton Beautiful group October, 2009 – public meeting at library November, 2009 – formal planning committee formed February, 2010 – first work day to build out 16 beds

  4. Starting a Community Garden • Form a Planning Committee • Choose a Site • Set up a Garden Organization • Identify Resources • Prepare and Develop the Site * American Community Gardening Association

  5. Develop a business plan Mission statement, goals and objectives Proposed garden concepts Minimal fee to “lease” a plot Organic vs conventional Some % of harvest donated, gardener keeps rest Commitment of volunteer hours for garden Community education Identification of shared harvest recipients Fund raising Planning Committee

  6. Site Location Factors to consider • Access to and cost of site • Access to water • Balance visibility with limited exposure

  7. Garden Organization Financial status – 501(C) under umbrella of KCB Board membership- AUMC, KCB and at large

  8. Identify Resources • Human resources • Financial resources • Local volunteer groups • Other gardens • Boy and Girl Scouts • School and corporate service organizations • Community service volunteers • Local businesses

  9. Our Vision

  10. Our Reality

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