Dear Community Garden Supporters,

The first year of the Perkins Park Community Garden, located at the intersection of Liberty and Union Streets, was a resounding success!  The land was cleared, 17 plots were assigned, a shed for housing tools and hoses was built and lots of vegetables and flowers were planted.  This was all possible due to our numerous supporters: Braintree Lumber, Inc., Braintree Cooperative Bank, Home Depot, Richmond Hardware, MKE Development & Egasti Consulting, Jim Diaute, Patrick Sweeney, John Sullivan, Shed designer and builder and the many community gardeners who donated hours of their time  helping with the shed building and garden improvements.

It may look like winter, but it's time to sign up for the 2011 season.

Follow the link for the 2011 Community Garden ~ Perkins Park Application; Rules and Responsibilities

For those interested in applying for a garden plot, please read below:

1.      Garden plots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.

2.      Abutters within 300 feet of the park and 2010 Community Gardners will be given first priority for a garden plot.

3.      We expect that there will be approximately 20-25 6’ X 12’ plots available.

4.      The annual fee for a 6’ X 12’ plot is $30 and includes payment for water access.

5.      Organic gardening practices will be established.

6.      To ensure that you are eligible for a garden plot, please send the following items to the address below:

         a)      Completed and signed 2011 Perkins Park Community Garden Application, Page 1.

         b)      2 items with proof of residency, such as driver’s license and current electric bill

         c)      Signed Community Garden Rules and Responsibilities agreement. Page 4.

         d)      Payment of $30

Please mail applications at your earliest convenience to:  Christine Sullivan, 10 Abbott Street, Braintree, MA 02184.  The deadline is December 31, 2010.  Plot assignments will be made in the beginning of March 2011.

If all sites become filled, a waiting list will be established, and your payment will be refunded. If you have any questions or need directions, contact Pat Morey at 781-848-7308 or Christine Sullivan at 781-848-9645.  Please advise your gardening friends and neighbors!

Sincerely,

Pat Morey & Christine Sullivan

Sustainable Braintree Community Garden Task Force