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The Town of Danville in cooperation with local organizations have set aside an area made available for a community garden. The Garden will be located on Mackey Road (just east of the South Elementary School). The Danville Community School Corporation is graciously providing the land for the garden. Gardeners will be allowed to choose their own plots. Gardening activities will begin April 15^th of 2010. The local Community Gardens Steering Committee hopes that residents find this program to be a fun and worthwhile experience.

Important Dates: Important Documents:

April 1 Plot selection released Registration Form

April 15 First day of Planting Rules and Regulations

May 8 Opening season celebration Cancelled Vegetable Gardening 101

October 15 Garden closed for the year

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Benefits of a Community Garden

Community gardens beautify the neighborhood and provide a safe, recreational green space in which to relax and enjoy being out doors. Individual gardeners get a chance to grow some of their own vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers, some of which might not be available in local markets. In the process of doing so, they learn gardening skills while contributing to keeping urban air clean. Interacting with one another, gardeners gain a sense of community. Children get an opportunity to see where their food comes from, learn how things grow, how to care for plants and gain a sense of achievement in growing their own food.

Limited spots available sign up online or send in a registration form today. May 7^th is the deadline for gardeners to register for a plot. Adult plots are 20'x15' for $10.00 youth plots are 5'x5' and are Free.

Community Garden Steering Committee:

Betty Bartley, The Republican,

Amanda Jensen Danville Chamber of Commerce,

Laura Parker, Danville Planning Department,

Brad Andrews, Danville Parks and Recreation Department

Will Lacey, Danville Parks and Recreation Department

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