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“Plot holders” needed for community garden

by The AV Times Staff • February 20, 2015

City staff and community volunteers came together to create the city of Palmdale’s first community garden. (Contributed)
City staff and community volunteers came together to create the city of Palmdale’s first community garden. (Contributed)

PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale is looking for interested persons or groups to become “plot holders” this spring at the community garden located at the Yucca Neighborhood House, 503 E. Ave. Q-3.

“As we are getting ready to re-open our community garden at the Yucca house, we are seeking resident involvement by asking for our neighbors to become plot holders for the 2015 growing season,” stated Palmdale Housing Coordinator Terri-Lei Wheeler. “It’s absolutely free to use the plots; the only cost is your time and labor in planting and tending to your plants.”

The Yucca Community Garden will include a student/children’s section, a disable accessibility section, garden shed, greenhouse, compost bin, pergola with bench and a red windmill.

“The benefits of community gardening are many,” Wheeler stated. “Community gardeners can develop positive relationships with neighbors, beautify the neighborhood, and of course, grow nutritious food. You can even donate any extra food to a local charity such as SAVES or a food bank.”

All levels of gardening experience are welcome.

An informational meeting will be held at the Yucca Neighborhood House on Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. Interested gardeners are encouraged to attend.

The first planting is scheduled to begin early spring 2015.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for our residents to grow fresh, healthy, and delicious produce with their own hands, save money, eat better and improve our community,” Wheeler added.

For more information, call the Neighborhood Services Department at 661-267-5126.

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[Information via press release from the city of Palmdale.]

Filed Under: Palmdale

4 comments for "“Plot holders” needed for community garden"

  1. Ally says

    February 21, 2015 at 11:50 pm

    What grows good out here in the AV?

    • Greg says

      February 22, 2015 at 6:50 am

      Driving through the farms each day I see loads of carrots, onions, alfalfa.

  2. Marlena Balvin says

    February 21, 2015 at 4:18 am

    Mojave also has a community garden, please contact me if you’re interested!

    • Marlena Balvin says

      February 21, 2015 at 4:19 am

      (The only community garden in the world on an active Space Port!)

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