Hi Garden Leaders,
Growing Sense with Lyndon Penner - November 1, 2009
Do you wish we had just one more week or two of summer to harvest more
vegetables from your garden? Or how about just a few more days to ripen
those tomatoes or get a few more beans?
Join Lyndon Penner and gardening friends at the Unitarian Church on Sunday
evening November 1st for tips and ideas on extending Calgary's food
growing season into spring and fall. Learn about hardy seed & seedling
varieties, frost protection and the best ways to use plant shelters, grow
lights, mulches, cold frames, and greenhouses and much more!
What: An Evening with Lyndon Penner
Where:
Unitarian Church of Calgary
1703 1st Street NW
(Just west of Centre St. on 16th Ave NW)
When: Sunday, November 1st @ 7:00 – 9:00 PM
What Else: Dessert & Refreshments, Questions & Participation
Park: Balmoral School & Street Parking
Kids: Bring ‘Em
Cost: Your Time @ No $$$ (Free!)
Sponsors: This event is made possible by:
The Alberta Community Spirit Program Grant to Unitarian Church of Calgary
The Community Garden Resource Network, The Calgary Horticultural Society
Monday, October 19, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
The numbers are done!
All the garden boxes have now had their numbers re-painted, mostly on the west side. You can click on this picture to enlarge it. This should make it much easier for you to locate your plot. Don't forget to sign up for next year by printing out the Membership Agreement and sending in your money. The deadline is coming up fast.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Plot Rental Renewal Notice
McClure Fellowship of Gardeners
5510 – 26th Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6S1 www.mccluregardeners@blogspot.com
Plot Rental Renewal Notice
Deadline: November 30, 2009
Dear Gardeners:
As existing garden members, you have the first option on renewing your existing plots for next year. To renew, we must receive your signed membership agreement (attached) and payment in full before November 30, 2009 to guarantee your plot for next year.
Please read the new membership agreement carefully and be aware of the following changes:
1. The plot rental fee is $30 per plot with 13 hours of volunteering commitment.
2. The volunteering requirement has changed from the mandatory attendance at the Spring and Fall Clean-up (approx. 12 hrs. time commitment) to 10 hours of volunteer time put in throughout the season. The reduction in the volunteer time required and greater flexibility in when you can put in the time was designed to make it easier for members to meet their volunteering commitments.
3. Returning members have until November 30, 2009 to renew their plot(s) for the following year. If a plot rental is not renewed by November 30, 2009, it will be made available for rent by people on the waiting list and by the general public.
4. No refunds will be issued after Feb. 28, 2010.
Payment can be made out to: McClure Fellowship of Gardeners
Signed membership agreements and payment can be mailed to or dropped off at 5510 – 26th Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6S1. If you have any questions or would like to request a second plot, contact us at McClureGarder@hotmail.com.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
McClure Fellowship of Gardeners
5510 – 26th Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6S1 www.mccluregardeners@blogspot.com
Plot Rental Renewal Notice
Deadline: November 30, 2009
Dear Gardeners:
As existing garden members, you have the first option on renewing your existing plots for next year. To renew, we must receive your signed membership agreement (attached) and payment in full before November 30, 2009 to guarantee your plot for next year.
Please read the new membership agreement carefully and be aware of the following changes:
1. The plot rental fee is $30 per plot with 13 hours of volunteering commitment.
2. The volunteering requirement has changed from the mandatory attendance at the Spring and Fall Clean-up (approx. 12 hrs. time commitment) to 10 hours of volunteer time put in throughout the season. The reduction in the volunteer time required and greater flexibility in when you can put in the time was designed to make it easier for members to meet their volunteering commitments.
3. Returning members have until November 30, 2009 to renew their plot(s) for the following year. If a plot rental is not renewed by November 30, 2009, it will be made available for rent by people on the waiting list and by the general public.
4. No refunds will be issued after Feb. 28, 2010.
Payment can be made out to: McClure Fellowship of Gardeners
Signed membership agreements and payment can be mailed to or dropped off at 5510 – 26th Ave. NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6S1. If you have any questions or would like to request a second plot, contact us at McClureGarder@hotmail.com.
Sincerely,
Board of Directors
McClure Fellowship of Gardeners
New Membership Agreement
McClure Fellowship of Gardeners
2010 Community Garden Membership and Plot Rental Agreement
Name:
Additional users: Plot number(s)
Address:
Postal Code:
Phone:
Email:
Fee: $30 per plot with 13 hours of volunteer commitment (including three hours watering)
I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself and the users listed above, do agree to follow the conditions below:
1. Pay for my plot in full before using it. Payment is due prior to November 30th for returning gardeners and prior to May 15th for new gardeners. No refunds will be issued after Feb. 28, 2010.
2. Plant my garden plot(s) by June 5, 2010. If I have not done so, the Garden Board has the right to reassign my plot.
3. Help in the joint maintenance of the garden by:
- Properly maintaining my plot(s) and common areas assigned to me. This includes keeping all pathways and areas surrounding my plot and the common areas assigned to me clear of weeds. A neglected plot, as identified by the garden committee, will be assumed to be abandoned if I have not attended to within seven days of notification, and will be reassigned.
- Participating in the garden watering schedule by signing up for at least 3, one-hour long watering sessions for the common areas as assigned.
- Completing 10 hours of volunteer work on the common areas or on projects assigned by the Garden Board. Working on your own plot(s) does not count as volunteer time. Volunteer hours must be recorded in the volunteer binder in the shed or reported online through the blog (www.mccluregardeners.blogspot.com).
The common area(s) assigned to you correspond with your plot numbers. A map and description of the common areas will be posted in the binder in the shed.
Volunteering opportunities will be posted from time to time by the Board. You can the descriptions of these opportunities in the binder or online on the blog.
Garden workbees are held on the third Saturday of each month from 9-3pm. Workbees offer gardeners an opportunity to get to know one another, to enjoy a potluck lunch and to receive guidance on how to care for common areas. If a workbee is cancelled due to inclement weather, it is automatically rescheduled for the following Saturday.
4. Strictly adhere to organic gardening principles and
- Not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides on the site
- Adequately dilute liquid organic fertilizers before application
- Use compost, mulching materials and soil amendments supplied by the Garden Board as required
- Follow the garden’s composting guidelines (no meat, fats or dairy) and compost weeds in the appropriate bin.
5. Respect the garden and the rights of other gardeners by:
- Planting crops which grow over 4 ft. in height where it won’t shade neighbouring beds.
- Put away all equipment used, shut off the pump, and ensure that the shed is locked.
- Take responsibility for any non-gardeners accompanying me to the site and ensure children are supervised and dogs are kept on a leash.
- Harvesting only out of your own plot(s) and community beds (where permitted). Do not harvest from program plots.
This Tenancy Agreement covers a maximum time between November 1, 2009 and October 31, 2010.
Plots will be assigned in the following order:
1. Existing plot renters will have first option on renewing the rental agreement on their assigned plot(s) from year to year, provided they have abided by all of the conditions above.
2. People on the waiting list (in the order that they were added)
3. The general public
Failure to comply with the above conditions may void this contract.
The information on this contract will only be used for community gardening contact purposes and will not be given out or sold.
SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT ABSOLVES McCLURE FELLOWSHIP OF GARDENERS AND ROBERT McCLURE UNITED CHRUCH FROM ANY LIABILITY, FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM NEGLIGENCE OR THE INAPPROPRIATE USE OF POWER AND HAND TOOLS EITHER BY OTHERS OR MYSELF.
Gardener’s Signature Garden Board Member Signature
Date: Amount received: $ Form of payment: Cash / Cheque
2010 Community Garden Membership and Plot Rental Agreement
Name:
Additional users: Plot number(s)
Address:
Postal Code:
Phone:
Email:
Fee: $30 per plot with 13 hours of volunteer commitment (including three hours watering)
I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself and the users listed above, do agree to follow the conditions below:
1. Pay for my plot in full before using it. Payment is due prior to November 30th for returning gardeners and prior to May 15th for new gardeners. No refunds will be issued after Feb. 28, 2010.
2. Plant my garden plot(s) by June 5, 2010. If I have not done so, the Garden Board has the right to reassign my plot.
3. Help in the joint maintenance of the garden by:
- Properly maintaining my plot(s) and common areas assigned to me. This includes keeping all pathways and areas surrounding my plot and the common areas assigned to me clear of weeds. A neglected plot, as identified by the garden committee, will be assumed to be abandoned if I have not attended to within seven days of notification, and will be reassigned.
- Participating in the garden watering schedule by signing up for at least 3, one-hour long watering sessions for the common areas as assigned.
- Completing 10 hours of volunteer work on the common areas or on projects assigned by the Garden Board. Working on your own plot(s) does not count as volunteer time. Volunteer hours must be recorded in the volunteer binder in the shed or reported online through the blog (www.mccluregardeners.blogspot.com).
The common area(s) assigned to you correspond with your plot numbers. A map and description of the common areas will be posted in the binder in the shed.
Volunteering opportunities will be posted from time to time by the Board. You can the descriptions of these opportunities in the binder or online on the blog.
Garden workbees are held on the third Saturday of each month from 9-3pm. Workbees offer gardeners an opportunity to get to know one another, to enjoy a potluck lunch and to receive guidance on how to care for common areas. If a workbee is cancelled due to inclement weather, it is automatically rescheduled for the following Saturday.
4. Strictly adhere to organic gardening principles and
- Not use chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides on the site
- Adequately dilute liquid organic fertilizers before application
- Use compost, mulching materials and soil amendments supplied by the Garden Board as required
- Follow the garden’s composting guidelines (no meat, fats or dairy) and compost weeds in the appropriate bin.
5. Respect the garden and the rights of other gardeners by:
- Planting crops which grow over 4 ft. in height where it won’t shade neighbouring beds.
- Put away all equipment used, shut off the pump, and ensure that the shed is locked.
- Take responsibility for any non-gardeners accompanying me to the site and ensure children are supervised and dogs are kept on a leash.
- Harvesting only out of your own plot(s) and community beds (where permitted). Do not harvest from program plots.
This Tenancy Agreement covers a maximum time between November 1, 2009 and October 31, 2010.
Plots will be assigned in the following order:
1. Existing plot renters will have first option on renewing the rental agreement on their assigned plot(s) from year to year, provided they have abided by all of the conditions above.
2. People on the waiting list (in the order that they were added)
3. The general public
Failure to comply with the above conditions may void this contract.
The information on this contract will only be used for community gardening contact purposes and will not be given out or sold.
SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT ABSOLVES McCLURE FELLOWSHIP OF GARDENERS AND ROBERT McCLURE UNITED CHRUCH FROM ANY LIABILITY, FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM NEGLIGENCE OR THE INAPPROPRIATE USE OF POWER AND HAND TOOLS EITHER BY OTHERS OR MYSELF.
Gardener’s Signature Garden Board Member Signature
Date: Amount received: $ Form of payment: Cash / Cheque
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