Hello Dundee Community Garden Wait-listed people, Members, and Friends,
I'm passing along this information about a second community garden being developed in Dundee! Mike Elson is taking the lead on this. Please see his message below and contact Mike if you are interested. Mary
From Mike:
Recent local actions have resulted in the opportunity for a short-term community garden site in Dundee at the lot at 49th Street and Farnam Street at the northeast corner of the intersection.
The site is offered on a temporary basis by its owners, Holland Basham Architects. Some initial discussions, followed by a meeting on July 30th lead to quick actions, including funding from the firm to start the project.
"Temporary" means we are more or less assured for full season of 2011, with probably the next one or maybe 2 as well. The owner - while supportive of the gardening - has fully expressed the possibility of developing the site in the future, pending approval of market conditions. They have already been planning options and already have obtained the City of Omaha's zoning approval for putting a structure and some parking space there in the future.
A few volunteers put things in motion and the garden bed building phase has begun. Some beds were built by August 15th and seeded for fall 2010 crops. There is much additional work to be done (Volunteers interested in helping would be appreciated).
Opportunities for gardening will be offered (or added to a waiting list) as space allows. The site has some garden plots presently available and ready for use. There is also room for expansion, with plenty of time to "BYOB" (Build Your Own Bed) before the next season in Spring 2011.
People interested in gardening at this location are encouraged to first take a look at the site, and if still interested, be prepared to volunteer some time at the location.
You can receive more information from:
Mike Elson:
402.670.2899
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