Permitting
Portland Parks & Recreation has a form that can be submitted to request a garden plot
Request Form:https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/65821
Portland Parks & Recreation has a form that can be submitted to request a garden plot
Request Form:https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/65821
Basic Estimated Costs
Based on ½ acre plot with a community space
Professional services
Total Cost estimate: $3000
Based on Vermont Community Garden Network estimation
https://vcgn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SampleGardenCost-VCGN-2013.pdf
Though the cost may seem high, many gardens have tools, seeds, services, and even land donated to them by members of the community or by organizations such as funding opportunities through the American Community Garden Association.
https://communitygarden.org/resources/funding-opportunities/
Since SWAG is dedicated to social action and, since this garden would be acutely focussed on inclusion and service to the community, we believe that SWAG would be able to garner plenty of donations for their cause.
Based on ½ acre plot with a community space
Professional services
- Permits $50
- Site design $140
- Tilling $150
- Soil testing $24
- Construction $200
- Optional: Raised Beds $150-$300 each
- Stakes $80
- String $20
- Fencing $600
- Main garden sign $300
- Other signage $50
- Compost bin supplies $200
- Picnic table/bench $100
- Compost (10 yards) $450 Mulch
- Paving $200
- Wheelbarrows (2) $80
- Long-handled tools (20) $200
- Hand tools $40
- Hoses $60
- Watering cans $40
- Seeds $20-$200 depending on preference
Total Cost estimate: $3000
Based on Vermont Community Garden Network estimation
https://vcgn.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/SampleGardenCost-VCGN-2013.pdf
Though the cost may seem high, many gardens have tools, seeds, services, and even land donated to them by members of the community or by organizations such as funding opportunities through the American Community Garden Association.
https://communitygarden.org/resources/funding-opportunities/
Since SWAG is dedicated to social action and, since this garden would be acutely focussed on inclusion and service to the community, we believe that SWAG would be able to garner plenty of donations for their cause.
Check out these resources:
Benefits of having a community garden
http://community-gardens.ca/content/benefits-community-gardens
Basics of starting a community garden, including how to choose a site, equipment, etc
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/CHILD/COM/COMMUN.HTM
Community Garden Council of Waterloo: Accessible Gardens
http://community-gardens.ca/content/accessible-gardens
Building Wheelchair Accessible Raised Garden Beds
http://www.dowlingcommunitygarden.org/pdf/Building_Raised_Beds.pdf
Creating Social Justice and Equity in your Gardening group
https://ecomerge.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-creation-of-social-justice-and.html
Benefits of having a community garden
http://community-gardens.ca/content/benefits-community-gardens
Basics of starting a community garden, including how to choose a site, equipment, etc
https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/kindergarden/CHILD/COM/COMMUN.HTM
Community Garden Council of Waterloo: Accessible Gardens
http://community-gardens.ca/content/accessible-gardens
Building Wheelchair Accessible Raised Garden Beds
http://www.dowlingcommunitygarden.org/pdf/Building_Raised_Beds.pdf
Creating Social Justice and Equity in your Gardening group
https://ecomerge.blogspot.com/2019/06/the-creation-of-social-justice-and.html
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