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If you're not already gardening, this is the year to start. Raising
your own garden provides the benefits of health and better-tasting
food. It always tastes better when you grow it yourself. Lincoln
Community Gardens has space available and experienced gardeners to
help, if needed, to grow your own garden.
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Saturday, March 17
10:30 a.m.-noon
Lincoln Public
Library
725 Pekin St.
Registration
for garden plots
begins at the open house.
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LCG invites the community to attend an open house on March 17,
from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the Lincoln Public Library, 725 Pekin
St. This will be a great opportunity to learn about LCG and receive
advice from seasoned gardeners. You will be able to sign up for a
garden plot and secure your space at one of the three gardens for
only $10. Free seeds and plants will be available for those
registered for a garden plot. The library will have gardening books
available to browse and check out. You are invited to come and
socialize with fellow gardeners and share in the joy of gardening.
If you are unable to attend, but are interested in having a
garden plot or have questions, contact Kathy Vinyard at her city
office, 217-732-6318 or
kvinyard@cityoflincoln-il.gov, or Rachel Smith at
rksmith1978@yahoo.com.
What is a community garden?
A community garden is an area of land maintained by its members
for growing fresh food and flowers. Participants harvest produce
from their own plots, or volunteer to work a community plot with
produce being donated to a local food bank or other organization.
Each gardener chooses the design and plants they want to grow in
their plot. All are welcome and have access to fellow members who
are willing to share tips and teach.
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Why will you love a Lincoln Community Gardens plot?
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You don't have to
dig up your lawn. We do the digging for you. Your plot is
pre-amended and vegetation-free at the start of the season.
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You're not alone.
There are always other gardeners you can consult with when you
encounter a new garden problem.
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Irrigation is
available and included with your plot.
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New to gardening? You're in luck.
Several local gardeners have agreed to mentor inexperienced
gardeners.
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