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History ofHistory ofHistory ofHistory of


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Garden site as of


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Step one-Bush hogging the site of the garden withinthe 3.1 acres


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Site cleared and now the trees and roots are removed


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6Naz students clearing rocks from the site


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Moving large rocks from the site


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Installing 2 5 x 20 raised Flowers plantedBeds for Flowers


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Site plowed


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Garden site disced and ready to plant winter wheat and

timothy grass as a cover crop for the winter season


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Installation of a arborentrance to the garden

Town of Penfield installsAn 8 space parking lotOn the south side of

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Rules and guidelines for the operation ofRules and guidelines for the operation ofRules and guidelines for the operation ofRules and guidelines for the operation of

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Mission Statement

The Penfield Community Victory Garden (PCVG) Committee

proposes to establish a community garden on Town of Penfieldsproperty on Five Mile Line Road to provide Penfield residents with anopportunity to grow their own organic vegetables, flower and herbs fortheir consumption or for the needy. The community garden connects toPenfields rich agricultural heritage, Go-Green initiative and will providefor childrens educational activities. The management of the garden willbe provided by the volunteer committee.


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Benefits of Community Gardens:

-Improves the quality of life for people in the garden-Provides a catalyst for neighborhood and

community development

-Stimulates Social Interaction-Encourages Self-Reliance-Beautifies Neighborhoods-Produces Nutritious Food

-Reduces Family Food Budgets-Conserves Resources-Creates opportunity for recreation, exercise,

therapy, and education-Preserves Green Space-Provides opportunities for intergenerational and

cross-cultural connections

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Penfield Community Victory Garden Rules and

Guidelines

1. The basic fee for a garden plot is $35 for a 6 x 16

single plot and $50 6 x 32 double plot payable toPenfield Recreation Department.Payments for garden plots are due before March 31st.

2. Preference for plots assigned the previous seasonwill be allowed up to March 31st.

3. Plots must have evidence of planting by June 30th

ofeach year or be forfeited to someone on the waitinglist.

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4. The garden is open sunup to sundown.

5. All plots must be kept free of trash, weeds, etc., bythe plot holders. Box and bag any trash from your

plot that cannot be composted and carry it out.This is a carry-in carry-out facility.

6. The compost pile should only be used for vegetationmaterial . Please follow posted compost

guidelines if you are unsure of what can be put Iinto the compost pile.

7. All gardeners must keep plants and mulch in theirown plots. Don't let your plants or weeds creepinto the pathways or into your neighbor's plot.

8. Keep the Penfield Community Victory Gardenpathways free of trash

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9. Be a good neighbor and be respectful of other

gardeners.No stealing of anything is permitted. Should itbecome known that you have taken anythingvegetables, tools, hoses, plants or anything else;you will lose your plot immediately.

10. No vegetation owned by the town should be cut or

damaged.

11. No use of chemical pesticides or herbicides.12. Conserve the use of water.13. No pets allowed except for service animals.14. Please supervise young children that you bring to the

garden and allow them only on your plot or public

areas.

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15. If you a unable to tend your plot due to medical orpersonal reasons please contact PenfieldRecreation department ASAP.

16. Please park only in parking area, do not drive over

grass or gardens.

17. There are no public facilities available at thePenfield Community Victory Garden site. Pleaseuse the facilities at Rothfuss Park located northof the garden on 5 Mile Line Road.

18. Crops must be harvested once they are mature. Ifyou do not feel you can use all of them, thereare many food banks and citizens who coulduse extra vegetables.

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19. By October 1st the committee must be contacted

about plantings that you are continuing to carefor over the winter.

19. After the last frost everything but viable crops orplants must be removed from the plot.

20. The committee encourage you to join The Penfield

Victory Garden Committee and value yoursuggestions

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21. Please use the Penfield Victory Garden Committeesuggestion box for comments.

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Gardening 101Gardening 101Gardening 101Gardening 101


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Seed Planting ChartSeed Planting ChartSeed Planting ChartSeed Planting Chart


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Type SpacingPlant per 4

PersonsSeeds Needed* Seeds/oz Seeds/gram

Asparagus 9" to 12" 32 plants 32 1300 46

Bush Beans 4" to 6"80 to 120 foot

row360 90 3

Beets 4" 60 foot row 180 1000-2750 37-99

Broccoli 24' to 30" 12 to 15 plants 15 5000-9300 174-330

Cabbage 24' to 36" 12 to 15 plants 15 2750-10500 99-370

Carrots 2" to 4" 40 foot row 240 11000-24300 385-850

Cauliflower 18" to 24" 12 to 15 plants 15 5000-9300 174-330

Corn 8" to 12" 140 foot row 210 135-400 5-6

Cucumbers 8" to 36" 6 to 8 plants 8 1000 35

Kohlrabi 6" to 8" 12 to 15 foot row 30 7300-9300 257-330

Leaf Lettuce 12" 20 to 30 foot row 30 26500 935

Mustard 6" 3 to 4 plants 4 13125 462

Green Onions 1" to 2" 10 foot row 120 13000 440

Peas 2"120 to 160 foot

row960 100 3

Peppers 18" to 24" 6 to 10 plants 10 4300 154

Pumpkins 36" to 48" 3 plants 3 185 6

Radishes 2" 20 foot row 120 2000-4500 70-160

Spinach 12" 10 to 20 foot row 20 1500-4000 50-150

Squash 36" to 48" 3 plants 3 260 10

Tomatoes 24" to 36" 10 to 15 plants 15 10000-11875 350

Turnips 4" to 6" 10 to 15 foot row 45 7800-15300 275-530

Seed Planting ChartSeed Planting ChartSeed Planting ChartSeed Planting ChartAll numbers are approximate. * Since you cannot expect 100% germination, be sure to plant extra seeds

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METHOD OF GROWINGPlanting in open soil or plant in raised beds? Preference is raised beds,because the soil warms quicker, remains warm longer, and this methodprovides better drainage.You can accomplished a raised bed vegetable garden by simplymounding the soil or by actually enclosing the soil in wood frames,decorative stones, or concrete, etc. to earlier maturity. Either way, thedepth of the raised soil should be 8 to 12 inches above ground level.

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2 x 6boards

18 rebar lengths poundedinto soilOn outside of the boards

Top viewSide

view

Penfield Community Victory Garden: simple raised bedsSimple and inexpensive raised beds can be constructed from regular 2 x6 pine untreated lumber and 10-18 inch rebar lengths.Purchase and cut the lumber to fit 6 foot width and 16 foot length gardenplot. Purchase rebar rods and cut into 10- 18 inch lengths

Set 2 x 6 boards around 6 by 16 garden plot and pound in an 18 inchrebar rod at each corner of the raised bed and fill with top soil 8 to 12above ground.

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Amend the SoilAdding compost increases the amount of criticalorganic material in your soil. It retains water andprovides nutrients. It also sustains bacteria and fungi,protozoa and nematodes, mites, springtails,

earthworms and other tiny creatures found in healthysoil.

Amending soil is also the way to change it's structure.Work 3-4 inches into sandy soil, 2-3 inches for claysoil. Add 1 inch each year to siltysoil.

Since compost retains water moreefficiently, amending the soil will

also improve drainage in sandy orclay soils.


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Garden Plots layout

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Typical garden planting layoutTypical garden planting layoutTypical garden planting layoutTypical garden planting layout

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Another popular style is potager, which mixes flowers inAnother popular style is potager, which mixes flowers inAnother popular style is potager, which mixes flowers inAnother popular style is potager, which mixes flowers in

together with herbs and vegetables in an ornamentaltogether with herbs and vegetables in an ornamentaltogether with herbs and vegetables in an ornamentaltogether with herbs and vegetables in an ornamentalfashion so that the garden is both functional andfashion so that the garden is both functional andfashion so that the garden is both functional andfashion so that the garden is both functional and

ascetically pleasing. Many vegetables also thrive inascetically pleasing. Many vegetables also thrive inascetically pleasing. Many vegetables also thrive inascetically pleasing. Many vegetables also thrive in

containers, so you can use containers around your plot.containers, so you can use containers around your plot.containers, so you can use containers around your plot.containers, so you can use containers around your plot.

By taking a little time in planning the layout of yourBy taking a little time in planning the layout of yourBy taking a little time in planning the layout of yourBy taking a little time in planning the layout of your

vegetable garden now, before planting, your chances ofvegetable garden now, before planting, your chances ofvegetable garden now, before planting, your chances ofvegetable garden now, before planting, your chances of

harvesting a more bountiful yield this summer and fall areharvesting a more bountiful yield this summer and fall areharvesting a more bountiful yield this summer and fall areharvesting a more bountiful yield this summer and fall aregreatly increased.greatly increased.greatly increased.greatly increased.

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Schedule plantingsSchedule plantingsSchedule plantingsSchedule plantings around the two main growingaround the two main growingaround the two main growingaround the two main growing

seasons :seasons :seasons :seasons : cool (spring and fall)cool (spring and fall)cool (spring and fall)cool (spring and fall) andandandand warm (summer).warm (summer).warm (summer).warm (summer).

Common coolCommon coolCommon coolCommon cool ----season vegetables include beets,season vegetables include beets,season vegetables include beets,season vegetables include beets,

broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, peas,broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, peas,broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, peas,broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, peas,

potatoes, radishes, spinach and turnips.potatoes, radishes, spinach and turnips.potatoes, radishes, spinach and turnips.potatoes, radishes, spinach and turnips.

Common warmCommon warmCommon warmCommon warm ----season crops include beans, corn,season crops include beans, corn,season crops include beans, corn,season crops include beans, corn,

cucumbers, eggplant, melons,cucumbers, eggplant, melons,cucumbers, eggplant, melons,cucumbers, eggplant, melons,

peppers, pumpkins, squashpeppers, pumpkins, squashpeppers, pumpkins, squashpeppers, pumpkins, squash

and tomatoes.and tomatoes.and tomatoes.and tomatoes.

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Plant Good Companions Bad CompanionsBasil

Pepper, Tomato, Marigold

Bush BeansBeets, Cabbage, Carrots, Celery, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant ,Lettuce, Pea, Radish, Strawberry, Savory, Tansy, Marigold

OnionPole BeansCarrots, Corn Cucumber, Eggplant, Lettuce, Pea, Radish,Savory, Tansy

Beets, Onion

BeetsBush Beans, Cabbage, Onion, Sage

Cabbage Family

Bush Beans, Beets, Celery, Onions, Tomato, All Strong Herbs,Marigold, NasturtiumStrawberry

See handout sheet

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WateringWateringWateringWatering

Vegetables need a bit of extra care when it comes to watering.Vegetables need a bit of extra care when it comes to watering.Vegetables need a bit of extra care when it comes to watering.Vegetables need a bit of extra care when it comes to watering.

Consistent watering will produce successful results.Consistent watering will produce successful results.Consistent watering will produce successful results.Consistent watering will produce successful results.

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Tending Your Vegetable GardenTending Your Vegetable GardenTending Your Vegetable GardenTending Your Vegetable Garden

A vegetable garden requires regular maintenance. VegetablesA vegetable garden requires regular maintenance. VegetablesA vegetable garden requires regular maintenance. VegetablesA vegetable garden requires regular maintenance. Vegetableswonwonwonwont wait until itt wait until itt wait until itt wait until its convenient for you to water them, stake thems convenient for you to water them, stake thems convenient for you to water them, stake thems convenient for you to water them, stake them

or harvest them. Some tasks, like staking and mulching, can beor harvest them. Some tasks, like staking and mulching, can beor harvest them. Some tasks, like staking and mulching, can beor harvest them. Some tasks, like staking and mulching, can be

done early in the season. Others, like watering, will be ongoingdone early in the season. Others, like watering, will be ongoingdone early in the season. Others, like watering, will be ongoingdone early in the season. Others, like watering, will be ongoing....

The last thing you want to do is go through all this work and thThe last thing you want to do is go through all this work and thThe last thing you want to do is go through all this work and thThe last thing you want to do is go through all this work and thenenenen

see your vegetables going to waste.see your vegetables going to waste.see your vegetables going to waste.see your vegetables going to waste.

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Pest management.Pest management.Pest management.Pest management.

Pest control is a vital part of vegetable gardening. The last thPest control is a vital part of vegetable gardening. The last thPest control is a vital part of vegetable gardening. The last thPest control is a vital part of vegetable gardening. The last thingingingingyou want to do is start spraying all kinds of concoctions on youyou want to do is start spraying all kinds of concoctions on youyou want to do is start spraying all kinds of concoctions on youyou want to do is start spraying all kinds of concoctions on yourrrr

food. The trick is to stay on top of the situation and take thefood. The trick is to stay on top of the situation and take thefood. The trick is to stay on top of the situation and take thefood. The trick is to stay on top of the situation and take the

appropriate steps when necessary. This is what isappropriate steps when necessary. This is what isappropriate steps when necessary. This is what isappropriate steps when necessary. This is what iscalled Integrated Pest Management or IPM.called Integrated Pest Management or IPM.called Integrated Pest Management or IPM.called Integrated Pest Management or IPM.

Pest management also entails protecting your corps fromPest management also entails protecting your corps fromPest management also entails protecting your corps fromPest management also entails protecting your corps from

animalsanimalsanimalsanimals----deer, woodchucks, chipmunks.deer, woodchucks, chipmunks.deer, woodchucks, chipmunks.deer, woodchucks, chipmunks.

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Have a successful gardening seasonHave a successful gardening seasonHave a successful gardening seasonHave a successful gardening seasonHave a successful gardening seasonHave a successful gardening seasonHave a successful gardening seasonHave a successful gardening season

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