NEWARK COMMUNITY GARDEN

Fairfield Park

Community Garden Fairfield Park 491 Stamford Drive Newark DE 19711

Fairfield Park Garden Area Site has accessibility to water Fenced to keep out animals Existing storage building Full sun exposure Parking Shade area Other park amenities Portable toilet Pavilion Picnic tables Play equipment

Community Garden Committee Establish rules for the area Work with the Parks & Recreation Department Educate the community

Community Garden Uses Fruits Vegetables Herbs Berries Flowers

Proposed Community Garden Design 4’x10’ Raised garden beds 3 Composting sites Leaf mulch dumping area 1 Existing water bib and 1 proposed bib 5’ Walkways 8-12 Hours of sunlight per day

4’ x 10’ Raised Garden Beds Optimal drainage and aeration of soil Ability to control and monitor soil consistence Ease of planting and harvesting Well defined pathways and garden plots

Accessible Garden Plots Allow people of all ages and abilities to garden

Community Gardens Produce More Than Vegetables Benefits of Community Gardens Physical activity Appreciation of nature Education Food production Community development Socialization Cultural preservation