Produce Donations

The final produce donations pick up dates will be this Friday, 10/2 and Monday, 10/5. 

Cleanup Deadlines

Remove dead plants and temporary structures by the November 16 fall cleanup deadline. Compost all plant material on your plot or transport it to your home for municipal pickup.  Unauthorized dumping on school grounds is a rule violation.  

Learnings From Our Resident Master Gardeners

• Fall Garden Tasks and Planning for Next Year: Deb Reierson provides guidance on ongoing garden maintenance and prep for winter to help gardeners finish the growing season strong.

Completing and Reporting Service Hours

The deadline for completing and reporting service hours is approaching. You are responsible for ensuring that your minimum service hours are completed and reported by November 16, 2026. Review your hours to date here. Service hour requirements are a minimum of 5 hours; gardeners who haven’t completed at least 3 hours will not have their plots renewed.

Remember - hours can easily be submitted using the electronic form on the DCG website. If you have any issues using the form, reply to this email and use the paper slips available in the shed.

Upcoming Events

Garden Cleanup Days

• Oct 3 (Sat)        10:00 AM - Noon                         

• Oct 17 (Sat)         10:00 AM - Noon                     

• Oct 31 (Sat)        10:00 AM - Noon       

Plot Changes for 2027

Please let us know as soon as possible if you will not be returning to the garden in 2027, or if you’d like to change to a different plot. Your plot must be entirely cleaned up before you can take possession of a new plot. Of note: two raised bed plots will be available for the upcoming season (1 raised bed per plot). Priority will be given to gardeners with mobility limitations. 

Fall Compost

We will not be receiving a compost delivery this fall; compost delivery is on hold while we work out the best access points with MPS.