Free 2021 rentals for five raised growing beds available at city's Community Garden, first-come first-serve

Press Release — Apr 29, 2021, 11:36am

Press release:

Attention City of Batavia residents -- you can be one of five gardeners to receive a 4' x 4' raised bed rental – for FREE for the 2021 growing season at the City of Batavia Community Garden.

This opportunity is offered on a first-come first-serve basis to city residents who do not already have a growing plot in the Community Garden.

It is made possible thanks to a donation by a community-minded gardener who would like to help expose more people to the enjoyment and benefits of growing their own plants/flowers/food.

The rental fee is normally $20 per year.

The Community Garden is located at the end of MacArthur Drive next to the Batavia High School.

For more information check out:

Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/BataviaCommunityGarden

City website -- https://www.batavianewyork.com/community-garden

Or call Janice Smith at City Hall: (585) 345-6325

Come on out to the Community Garden and get growin'

Press Release — Apr 22, 2021, 3:21pm

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Would you like to try growing your own vegetables this summer? There are still ready-for-planting raised beds available at the City of Batavia Community Garden.

Whether you are a novice or seasoned gardener we welcome you to join us at MacArthur Park. There are trained Master Gardeners on hand to assist you in the all natural square foot methods of gardening.

There is a modest fee to lease your personal garden space:

4’x 4’ -- $20

4’x8’ -- $30

10’x2’ -- Accessible raised trough bed is $25

Arrangements can be made if the fee presents a hardship.

Various herbs, greens, raspberries and cutting flowers are grown for all gardeners to share as well. And gardeners with an abundant harvest will often share what they’ve grown.

All needed tools and water are on hand to make your efforts a success. Seed sharing and a garden library are available on site as well.

Come and experience the joy of planting, watching things grow, and adding your own fresh nutritious vegetables to your daily fare.

Call City Hall to find out what beds are available, (585) 345-6325. You can find the application on the City of Batavia website. There is a community garden tag when you search for forms. You may also pick up an application at City Hall.

Visit our Facebook page: The City of Batavia Community Garden.

For more information contact:

The City of Batavia Office of Public Works Administration

585-345-6325

One Batavia City Centre, Batavia NY 14020,

Email: tourt@batavianewyork.com