Daily News | What to know about Philadelphia’s community gardens: How to join, what it costs and more
. Upon approval, you will receive one of the 18 available plots to plant your own crops. According to garden planting coordinator Sabia Afroz, when you register it’s “important to disclose your ethnicity, so [they] can provide information in your language.” Garden activities include planting, outdoor movie screening, and community produce-sharing days. Tools and gardening lessons are provided by the garden.If the places listed above are too far for you, the PHS has a map with over a.
According to a PHS spokesperson, your best bet for getting a spot might be going to a nearby garden directly. “This time of year gardens aren’t as responsive to their emails so [it’s] best for people to physically stop by, make an introduction and even lend a hand,” said the spokesperson.Gardens are operated by independent volunteer community groups. Each one has its own needs, structures, procedures, and fees.
Parks and Recreations provides free compost, mulch, and wood chips, while community gardens offer free on-site tools. Depending on the demand, they might not always be available, so Soukup recommends buying your own basic tools, such as a shovel, gardening gloves, knee pads, and trowels. These extras can add $25-$50 to your gardening hobby.The wait depends on the garden you apply to. Each community garden has its own enrollment process and many gardens have waiting lists.
Gardens first confirm with members, during winter, to see how many are re-enrolling for the spring and summer. Depending on the number of empty plots, garden leaders will make their way through the waitlist to assign you an available plot.
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