Below is a note from Connie and Eddie Beach who coordinate the Davidson Community Garden activities covered here at at aShortChronicle over the past year. I'm posting it in case anyone has any interest in helping support this community effort.
After 3 years of operation, the DCG needs to get its own irrigation tap. The total cost is estimated to be about $3000. Donations are being accepted through one of the garden sponsors here in town, Davidson United Methodist Church. See details at the bottom of the note. If you think you can help, it would be greatly appreciated. As the campaign progresses I'll be posting updates here.
Including an initial matching grant from an anonymous donor, the total starts off at $1000.
Other DCG Posts...
Davidson Community Garden - Growing Food for a Good Cause March 24, 2012
Davidson Community Garden - A Quarter Ton So Far July 1, 2012
Davidson Community Garden Reaches 1-Ton Goal! December 20, 2012
Note from Connie and Eddie Beach
Dear Volunteers and Friends of Davidson Community Garden,
As we move toward the completion of our 3rd year of gardening, let's look at
3 words* describing growth now and ahead.
* WOW! A ton of vegetables from DCG has been given to Loaves and
Fishes. We hit 2002 pounds the week before Christmas. That is an increase
of about 600 lbs. from last year and over 1000 from the previous year.
Here's a photo of the harvest that topped the one ton mark: .
* THANKS! Credit for this bountiful harvest goes to the many
volunteers-individuals and groups-who have given time, energy, and know-how
to the tending of the garden. From soil preparation to planting to watering
to weeding to harvest, everyone has dug in and given their best. Thanks to
our sponsors for their support . especially Davidson United Methodist Church
and Davidson College. And thanks to God for the miracles of community and
gardening!
* HELP! Water is an essential for any garden. For the first 3 years
we have been able to get water from the empty house next door. Since at
some point this will no longer be a resource, it makes sense to secure our
own water supply. The fee for tapping into the water line is $2200, and the
cost for plumbing and materials is $800, for a total of about $3000. So, for
the first time, we are asking volunteers and friends of the garden to make a
donation to help achieve this goal. The great news is that we already have
a grant which will match up to $1000 in donations! All donations are
tax-deductible. If you'd like to contribute, please make check payable to
DUMC, note "Community Garden" in the memo and mail to:
Davidson United Methodist Church
PO Box 718
Davidson, NC 28036
We'd love to have the garden's water installed by early March, ready
for spring planting!
The Davidson Community Garden continues to fulfill its mission of bringing
people together from the community to grow healthy, abundant food made
available to many needy families through Loaves and Fishes, and to everyone
willing to "dig in". We appreciate your taking part in the garden's growth
and success thus far and in the years ahead!
Gratefully,
Connie and Eddie Beach
* The 3 words were inspired by Anne Lamott's newest book HELP THANKS WOW;
THE THREE ESSENTIAL PRAYERS
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