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We are proud to be entering our second season at the East Row Community Garden (2012). 

We Need Your Help!

Our waiting list is growing and we would love to include all who are interested.  To do this, we are are in need of financial assistance. If you can help, please contact the Community Garden Coordinator.    Thank you!

What is a Community Garden?  As reported by the National Association of Community Gardens (NACG): Very simply, it is any piece of land gardened by a group of people.    More specifically, there are many types of community gardens; those dedicated to selling produce at a farmers market, some are used as a therapy garden, some are for school children, to name a few.

This is a neighborhood community garden that provides an opportunity for neighbors to come together and grow nutritious food while creating a beautiful green space for community members to spend time in.  Learn more about why community gardens are valuable on the Urban Harvest web site.

Since the 1980's, community gardening has blossomed all across greater Cincinnati. There are already dozens of these magnificent green and growing areas throughout the city.

The Civic Garden Center's 12-week class on how to set up and run a Community Garden is a great resource for those interested in putting one of these in your own communities.

Where is the East Row Community Garden?  Our community garden is located at the end of Nelson Place, across the street from the newly-formed East Row Swim Club (the old Hannaford Pool House). 

What does it look like?  This community garden has 18 plots that are assigned on a yearly basis.  Each plot owner will be responsible for planting and maintaining their own plot.

How is it funded?  Our expenses the first year included a funds to build a fence, create water access, build raised beds and provide soil  - all of which totaled around $3,500.  After the initial start up, yearly budget requirements are estimated at less than $1,000 which will be covered by the yearly plot fees. 

We would like to thank the following for their generous assistance in getting this project off the ground:

• The East Row Garden Club ($1,000 starter fund)
• The East Row Historic Foundation ($500)
• The East Row Pool & Social Club (provided water access)
• The City of Newport and Newport Commissioners (leased the land at no cost, provided leaves for composting)
• Griffin Industries (organic fertilizer)
• Campbell County Extension / Dave Koester (Color in our Communities Grant $1,000)
• Eads Fence (discounted fence installation)

Support Needed.  Our waiting list is growing and we would love to include all who are interested.  To do this, we are are in need of financial assistance. If you are interested in helping - donating materials, time, or money, please contact the Community Garden Coordinator.    Thank you!

How do I join?  Contact the Community Garden Coordinator to get your name on the list for the next open plot.  Applications are accepted and will be awarded on a first come, first served basis.

Resources for 2011  Community Gardeners

HISTORY
2011: The build is complete and plants (and gardeners) are thriving!  Check out photos from our work days!