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Comment by Michael Crea on April 15, 2010 at 8:45am

I'm worried about the late blight returning from last year on my plot. Is there any advice? Could it survive through the winter in the soil? Any information would be helpful.

Comment by Andrea Beight on April 12, 2010 at 2:57pm

If you live or work in the city of Shaker Heights you are eligible to participate in the new Rolliston Road Community Garden. Pre-registration is open through April 19th. You can register online at www.gardensofshaker.org or via phone at 216-236-GROW.

Comment by Samantha Provencio on April 2, 2010 at 8:52am

If you are a community gardener that is amember of the OSU Suburban program, please consider joining the community on localfoodcleveland for us. We can share our information and resources unique to suburban community gardens.

Comment by Joe Kennedy on March 26, 2010 at 12:44pm

A few links I found on Community Gardening:

http://www.urbanharvestcleveland.org/

http://acga.localharvest.org/

Comment by Kristel on March 25, 2010 at 9:08pm

There are still spots available for Lakewood gardeners at Cove Park.

http://www.leafcommunity.org/community-gardening/

Comment by Samantha Provencio on March 25, 2010 at 8:32pm

Call the OSU extension, they have contacts for many gardens and who has available space. Check acga.localharvest.org and punch in your zip code.
Good luck

Comment by Joe Kennedy on March 25, 2010 at 4:18pm

I live in downtown Cleveland and am looking for a local community garden so my roommate and I can get down and dirty with some of our own food for once. I would appreciate any suggestions!!

Comment by Samantha Provencio on March 10, 2010 at 6:44pm

LOOKING FOR LAND! Cleveland Heights has many successful community gardens but not enough for all those who wish to garden in them! If anyone knows of land available, or persons with land they are willing to donate for a community garden please let me know. No space is too small (or too big!). Thanks

Comment by Ann on March 10, 2010 at 11:23am

hello gardeners,

Please let me know if there is a garden in/near the Goodrich/Gannett neighborhood in Cleveland. Thank you in advance~Annie

Comment by Richard Schulte on February 10, 2010 at 10:31am

Erin - Usually tools, as well as materials for raised beds (which are always a huge plus in any community garden). You may be able to find these items used, or have some of them donated, however in the case of raised bed materials, you want to definitely avoid railroad ties, as they are treated with creosote which is carcinogenic.

Also, a shed is pretty key, however if a friendly neighbor with a garage, a shed, or other facility they are willing to share for tool storage is willing, and a written agreement is made, this can be handled pretty easily. Until then you can improvise for tool storage, or just have folks bring their own tools.

Also, if you are in the city proper, or anywhere else, water is sometimes going to become an issue in the summer. Again, a friendly neighbor who is willing to make a formal agreement on splitting the bill in peak season is always helpful. I helped a garden in Missouri who could not get any of the lackadaisical college student neighbors to consent to water sharing, so we did rainwater catchment on the shed roof and designed irrigation channels and berms to make best use of ample rainwater resources. It actually turned out to be a great learning experience and we were glad for it. Remember that oftentimes a very large amount of rainwater does not soak into the soil, and rather runs off. Also be wary of any rainwater that comes in off of busy roads or parking lots, as these waters contain health hazards.

Consider seeds as a long term initial investment, as with good seed saving techniques you can grow a substantial community seed bank.

Best of luck!

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