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Parks and Recs Commission Approves Gardens Expansion
Written by Administrator   
Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Great News!

The Parks and Recs Commission has approved recommending expansion of the Community Gardens. Read about it here and here .

Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 November 2009 )
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2009 Garden Progress in Photos
Written by Lou Weinberg   
Friday, 29 May 2009

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Photos by Lou Weinberg and others illustrate another great gardening year. (Rob Maccoll and Gareth Lindsey-Noble plot their raised beds.)
Last Updated ( Saturday, 13 June 2009 )
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Sunflowers greet the Gardeners
Written by Mary Ann West   
Wednesday, 06 August 2008

A sentry of Sunflowers greet gardeners into the Westport Community Garden:

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A wall of sunflowers greets gardeners!

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Soil Fertility Test Results for 2008
Written by Lou Weinberg   
Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Here are the results of Connecticut Agricultural Station Fertility Tests for 2008. A detailed explanation is here. The tests show high phosphorous, medium potassium, and medium to low nitrogen content. pH, at 6.8, is almost neutral—very good!

Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 July 2008 )
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Choices for the Shade
Written by Shelia Bergmann   
Sunday, 15 April 2007
Since many of the community gardeners have some shade on their plots, I researched which edible plants  might grow in less than desirable conditions.
Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 April 2007 )
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From American Community Gardens/Plot size
Written by Mary Ann West   
Wednesday, 06 December 2006
This was a recent comment about plot sizes from the American Community Garden list serve. Considering our  need to have each gardener in a half plot, it seems a reasonable goal. The suggestion of having experienced gardeners helping the less experienced seems like a wonderful idea, let me know what your thoughts are about this and anything else.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 07 December 2006 )
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Gardening Guidelines
Written by Mary Ann West   
Wednesday, 18 October 2006
Please follow these gardening guidelines.
Last Updated ( Monday, 01 June 2009 )
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All about Garden Plots for 2010
Written by Mary Ann West   
Sunday, 25 November 2007
All about the Westport Community Gardens garden plots and how to apply for one.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 January 2010 )
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