Dexter Village Accepting Applications for 2012 Community Garden Plots

Submitted By: Melissa Kesterson

You can grow your own food and enjoy the company of other gardeners  right here in Dexter.

The Village of Dexter community garden has been growing for two years — and not just vegetables. We’ve been growing our friendships and community, too. When you manage a plot at the community garden, you will meet people you may not have otherwise met. You may also pick up lots of gardening tips from your gardening neighbors, and maybe you'll even receive some recipes for your freshly harvested produce.

You could choose to give some of your harvested bounty to the Faith in Action food pantry, or as a gift to neighbors and coworkers.

The Dexter's community garden is easy to use. We plow in the spring before the garden opens to get the soil ready, we offer tools for our gardeners, and we supply straw for mulch. Water and hoses are available on site.

This year, in addition to our 16 garden plots, we have four raised beds available, which are designed for people whose mobility may be impaired. These raised beds are 3 feet and 4 feet high, so no bending or kneeling is required.

To apply for a plot in the garden, visit the Village of Dexter website, and download the 2012 application. The guidelines for the garden, which contain information on the size and cost of plots, can also be found on the website.

We hope you’ll come grow with us!