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Rent a Garden Bed
Send an email to [email protected] to learn if beds are available or to get on the wait list. Full beds rent for $60 in the 2018-2019 season, and half beds for $30. You will need to agree to the share responsibilities and sign the release of liability forms.
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Participate in a Work Day
Email [email protected] to be notified of the work needs and upcoming workdays. Sometimes the Garden needs help packing seeds for the seed give-away. Sometimes it needs the walkways refreshed. Sometimes it needs the common areas weeded and the artwork cleaned. As much as we love her, our Garden is a rather demanding Spirit who welcomes both Gardeners and Garden Visitors to come take care of her.
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Share Time in the Garden
Sit and enjoy the Garden's Living Room. Everyone is welcome. The Garden loves company and the gardeners love to chat with visitors.
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How Does the Garden Pay for What It Needs?
There are many answers, and they all involve the people who enjoy the Garden.
The first need was for a location. Cedar Key residents Mandy and Frank Offerle owned the undeveloped lot that is now the Garden's home. They made it available at no cost to the Garden. (The myth is that long-time organic farmers and winter-time Cedar Key residents Tom and Pat Deverin mentioned the idea to the Offerles over coffee one day. Frank and Mandy said they could make the land available as long as they lived. Tom said "How are you feeling?" )
The next needs were for lots of labor and materials. Businesses and individuals became sponsors to help with initial development. Materials costs were covered and labor costs were contributed by residents and visitors.
Once the Garden opened, residents rented beds to help with the expenses. Visitors fill the donation box in the Garden. Like rent, donations are a steady source of income to cover recurring costs for water, mulch for the walkways, compost for the garden beds, tools, and whatever needs arise.
The Garden Spirit, the gardeners, and all the visitors who come are grateful for the gifts that make this peaceful place a joyful oasis.
The first need was for a location. Cedar Key residents Mandy and Frank Offerle owned the undeveloped lot that is now the Garden's home. They made it available at no cost to the Garden. (The myth is that long-time organic farmers and winter-time Cedar Key residents Tom and Pat Deverin mentioned the idea to the Offerles over coffee one day. Frank and Mandy said they could make the land available as long as they lived. Tom said "How are you feeling?" )
The next needs were for lots of labor and materials. Businesses and individuals became sponsors to help with initial development. Materials costs were covered and labor costs were contributed by residents and visitors.
Once the Garden opened, residents rented beds to help with the expenses. Visitors fill the donation box in the Garden. Like rent, donations are a steady source of income to cover recurring costs for water, mulch for the walkways, compost for the garden beds, tools, and whatever needs arise.
The Garden Spirit, the gardeners, and all the visitors who come are grateful for the gifts that make this peaceful place a joyful oasis.