HHCG Update (9/7/2011)

The water has been turned on at the garden.  It will remain on until Nov 1st, unless there is a threat of freezing temperatures before that time.

 

HHCG Update (8/23/11)

Please note that the water has been turned off this week in order to investigate an on-going leak at the garden.  As the ground crew continues to investigate this problem and find a solution to fix it, the water will remain shut off.  It is possible that the water will be restored by the end of next week.  An update will be sent at that time.  Thank you for your continued patience as we work to fix this problem.

 

HHCG Update (4/21/11)

Water
Water is now on. There were a couple of leaks in the line which WJC Grounds crew had to take a few days to repair, but everything seems to be working well now. Please let us know if you discover any new leaks so we can act quickly.

Dirt & Composted Manure
Last year mid-summer we received some loads of donated dirt from a nearby excavation project. We have been in communication with some contractors about getting more dirt donated again this year, but is proving to be a slow process. While we hope to find some, there is no guarantee that we will get any loads of free dirt this year. If any gardeners have connections and can arrange for a delivery of free dirt, that would be quite helpful.

We may be able to go pick up some more composted manure if enough demand is there. Please email us (at harvesthillgarden@gmail.com) or comment below if you are interested in more manure for your plot. Keep in mind that composted manure is not the same as soil, and there is such a thing as too much, so if you have already added some, you probably do not need to add more.

Another option for dirt and/or compost would be to make a bulk purchase from Missouri Organic. If you would rather not hold out for the possibility of free dirt, then let us know if you are interested in going on a bulk purchase with other gardeners.

 

April 2nd & 9th--Community-Wide Work Days

Our first work days of the season were a success!  Many gardeners showed up and helped clean up and till plots and haul dirt and compost. We also had great help from Jewell students and CBF Missouri volunteers.

 

Shared Borders

A change this year is that those gardeners with small plots will be sharing one border with another gardener. This change came in response to some of your feedback at the end of last season. Others of you may not be thrilled with this change, but please know that we have tried to find a balance among the many different perspectives in our community. The main reasons for this change are to reduce the opportunities for weeds to creep into the plots, and to reduce the amount of space that needs to be mowed.  Also, this change will greatly increase the usable growing space throughout HHCG – last season we wasted a lot of square footage in between plots.

 

It is up to you and your immediate neighbor to work out your shared border, so we encourage you to get to know each other. This site is a great place to introduce yourself and exchange any other contact information you might wish to share with your neighbor.

 

Some of the main concerns about the shared borders are needing some kind of walking path between the plots, and concern about neighbors’ plants spreading across the border. A suggestion is to make a small path of mulch or straw between the two plots to provide a walking path and a weed-free border. There is free mulch available to the north of HHCG that would be perfect for this.

 

Road

The road has been improved by the WJC grounds crew--thanks!!

-HHCG Organizer Group

Harvest Hill is a one acre community garden located in Liberty, Missouri that started through a partnership between William Jewell College and local church members of Second Baptist. Harvest Hill is located off RE Bowles Drive in a former soccer practice field in the NE corner of the William Jewell campus. (See map below)

The purpose of Harvest Hill is to provide a place for Liberty community members to garden, seeking especially to help those who might not be able to have a garden on their own.

The opportunity to garden helps people stretch their food dollar and improve their nutritional intake. Community gardens also improve the overall quality of life in neighborhoods by encouraging self-sufficiency and a sense of community among participants.

Garden plots are available to residents of Liberty and surrounding communities, and William Jewell College students, staff and faculty members.