Community Garden yielded 2,000 lbs of produce this summer!

Photo from Manchester Community Garden on Aug. 7th, 2016. Photo courtesy of Ruth Vanbogelen.

Whether it was perfect weather or the dedication of this year’s Community Garden gardeners, Ruth VanBogelen was happy to report that this summer the Manchester Community Garden produced well over 2000 lbs. of produce, and that was 1850 lbs. before the pumpkins and other winter squash were picked!

The Community Garden is located on Klager Elementary School Drive, across from the athletic fields, off of Dutch Drive. Plots range in size from 4’x4′ raised beds to 20’x20′ plowed plots which are rented, gardened, harvested and enjoyed for the season by families and individuals. Plots range in price from $10/ summer to $40/summer and are automatically watered on a schedule.

If you are interested in renting a plot , email dutchgardenpartner@gmail.com to get on the list for next summer!

Photos of Community Garden near the beginning of August, courtesy of Ruth VanBogelen:

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.