Whitecourt Community Garden – Gardens Grow Healthy Communities

ANNUAL GARDENER’S MEETING FOR 2021 SEASON

Tuesday, April 13 from 5-7pm at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre Boardroom

This is a tentative date. Changes will be announced here. Please check back!

GROW YOUR OWN GARDEN

The Whitecourt Community Garden is located beside Rotary Park in downtown Whitecourt. Garden plots are $40 each per season.

There are modified use requirements during COVID-19 health orders.

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GARDEN PLOT LAYOUT

Plots are 12′ x 3′ x 18″ high.

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GARDENER’S CONTRACT

To be signed and returned with payment.

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HOW TO GET STARTED GARDENING AT THE WHITECOURT COMMUNITY GARDEN?

1. Check for plot availability by contacting the Whitecourt Community Garden Coordinator.

Call 780-778-3637 ext. 417 -or-

Email grow@whitecourtcommunitygarden.com

2. Receive plot assignment(s) from the Whitecourt Community Garden Coordinator.

Plots are assigned on a first come, first served basis.

3. Print, complete, and submit a Gardener’s Contract with payment.

A signed contract must accompany the payment. Each plot is $40 per season.

PAYMENT DETAILS: Drop off payment at the Town Administration Office, 5004 52 Avenue. Payment must be in an envelope clearly labelled COMMUNITY GARDEN. Payment can be made by cash or cheque (made out to Whitecourt Community Garden). The completed and SIGNED GARDENER’S CONTRACT must accompany payment – with the assigned plot(s) included on the contract. If you would like a receipt please indicate on the envelope and it will be sent via email. If you want the receipt mailed to you, you must provide your mailing address.

MODIFIED USE REQUIREMENTS DURING COVID-19 HEALTH ORDERS

Gardeners must comply with Alberta Health Services public health orders.

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GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE GARDEN

TO GROW AND HARVEST FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

To increase access to fresh produce to clients of agencies
To use locally grown produce at local food distribution locations agencies

TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS IN THE COMMUNITY

To promote gardening as a healthy activity for all age groups
To promote wellness in participants by increasing activity level, decreasing stress and restoring a sense of well-being

TO BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

To develop partnerships to build a vibrant and supportive neighborhood
To provide an opportunity for people experiencing social and economic challenges to positively engage in the community
To provide a venue for people to meet and share their knowledge and skills

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

To provide opportunities for participants to learn about gardening from established community gardeners
To learn life skills including providing food for the family-
To allow a place to learn respect
To encourage growing practices that are sustainable and environmentally responsible

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS