HCG Community Gardens:
“Power Gardens” - Carter G. Woodson & Northcott Court Assisted Housing
Description: These gardens reside within Public Housing complexes along Hal Greer Blvd. They consist of 3 small Vegetable and Herb beds, with several locations filled with vibrant flowers.
Plan: To plant High-Nutrient Dense Foods in the Vegetable beds, and to plant more colorful and weather-resistant flowers along the Hal Greer side of both complexes.
Needs:
Social Capital:
• People and groups willing to canvas the area and perform Needs Assessment surveys of Public Housing residents
• People and groups interested in helping residents with Maintenance needs
Materials & Supplies:
• Adult and Child sized tools (spades, trowels, hoes, buckets, gloves, knee pads, garden stools, pruning shears, long-handled pruning shears, clippers, etc)
• Top-Soil, Compost, Mulch, Plant Food/Fertilizer, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs
• Specific Plants: Zinnias, Snap-Dragons, Cockscomb, Impatiens, Pansies, Wave Petunias, Phlox, Black-eyed Susans, Echinacea, Lilies, Marigolds (short varieties), spreading ground cover (not grasses).
“Blessed Senior Garden” - 1126 Minton St.
Description: This “Cut-Flower” garden was designed to give Children a safe beautiful place to meet, play and relax. Residents have an open invitation to perform “random acts of kindness” by cutting small bunches of flowers and sharing them with others.
Plan: To work with the Springhill Elementary Cub Scouts and neighborhood residents to plant the lot with colorful flowers, herbs and various “edibles”; install privacy fencing along the back of the lot, install a ramp or stairs into the garden; help children to create custom stepping stones to be placed throughout the garden walking paths.
Needs:
Social Capital:
• People and groups willing to canvas the area and perform Needs Assessment surveys of neighborhood residents
• People and groups interested in joining the Springhill Elementary Cub Scouts in helping neighborhood residents with Maintenance needs.
Materials & Supplies:
• 4X4 Treated Lumber, Concrete, Fencing Panels, Screws,
• Tool Set, Drill, Circular Saw, Chain Saw
• 2 Rain Barrels, Hoses, 4 Watering Cans
• Top-Soil, Compost, Mulch, Plant Food/Fertilizer, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs
• Adult and Child sized tools (spades, trowels, hoes, buckets, gloves, knee pads, garden stools, pruning shears, long-handled pruning shears, clippers, etc)
“Blessed Senior Garden” - 1126 Minton St.
Description: This lot, the use of which was donated by May Johnson, hosts one of the original “Food” gardens created by the Fairfield Community Gardens under the direction of Marcella Murphy. As their new Garden Partners, the HCG will assist with coordinating maintenance and expansion, with the help of neighborhood Seniors and residents.
Plan: To continue planting Vegetables, Fruits and Herbs, as well as to add Senior Friendly raised beds with a “benched” edge, and mulched walking paths.
Needs:
Social Capital:
• People and groups willing to canvas the area and perform Needs Assessment surveys of neighborhood Senior residents
• People and groups interested in helping area Seniors with Maintenance needs
Materials & Supplies:
• 2 Rain Barrels, Hoses, 4 Watering Cans
• Top-Soil, Compost, Mulch, Plant Food/Fertilizer, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs
• Ergonomically designed hand tools with extra padding (spades, trowels, hoes, pruning shears, long-handled pruning shears, clippers, etc), stools, seated & wheeled carts, buckets, gloves, knee pads, aprons
“Eagle Scout Garden” - 1129 Minton St.
Description: This lot, the use of which was donated by May Johnson, will host a garden designed and created by Huntington Eagle Scouts. As plans advance, more will be added to the website soon.
“Beauty Garden” - Barnett Center, 1524 10th Ave.
Description: This is an Experimental Education garden designed to share gardening techniques with area residents of all ages. Located at 1524 10th Ave. within the Barnett Center yard, this project is in partnership with the Huntington Weed & Seed program.
Plan: To create a Safe Space for learning, meeting, and building community; to demonstrate various gardening techniques to better meet specific community needs; to install Peaceful water features, a Gazebo, beautiful flowers, and a leveled raised-bed and Greenhouse area along the back of the lot.
Needs:
Social Capital:
• People and groups interested in helping neighborhood residents with Maintenance needs
• People to canvas the area and inform residents about the educational and volunteer opportunities at the garden.
• Gardeners willing to come in and share their knowledge with others through workshops, etc.
• People interested in mentoring the children involved in the youth education programming and in helping with the children on work days
• Professionals to assist with ground leveling, surveying, paving, electrical wiring, technology, etc.
Materials, Services & Supplies:
• Tool Set, Drill, Circular Saw, Chain Saw
• 8 Rain Barrels, Hoses, 8 Watering Cans
• Top-Soil, Compost, Mulch, Plant Food/Fertilizer, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs
• Adult and Child sized tools (spades, trowels, hoes, buckets, gloves, knee pads, garden stools, pruning shears, long-handled pruning shears, clippers, etc)
• Fresh food donations weekly to feed community members fresh, nutritious foods at education and work meetings
• Water feature (fountains)
• Gazebo
• Picnic Tables
• Viewable worm compost house
• Greenhouse and greenhouse equipment/supplies
• Solar powered lighting
• Electricity wired to greenhouse area
• Wireless internet repeaters to bring technology outside
• Bobcat rental to level out garden area
• Bricks, cinder block, stones, lumber, screws, nails, mortar and concrete to build beds, retaining wall and paved walking paths for ADA compliant accessibility
• Portable kid-sized tables and chairs for indoor/outdoor use
“Maudella Taylor Garden” - 1437 11th Ave, to be dedicated on her birthday, June 23rd
Description: Located behind the A D Lewis Community Center and made available by May Johnson, this large, open, sunny lot will host a garden built by children for children and will be dedicated to Maudella Taylor at a ceremony on her birthday, June 23rd.
Plan: Interested youth from A D Lewis, Springhill Elementary Cub Scouts and the surrounding neighborhoods will help to plan and design a “Food and Flower” garden, specifically made to help encourage Fairfield youth to play outside and eat fresh grown foods. Educational activities will be held on site, providing opportunities to learn how to grow and prepare the foods, as well as community picnics and other events.
Needs:
Social Capital:
• People and groups interested in helping neighborhood residents with Maintenance needs
• People to canvas the area and inform residents about the educational and volunteer opportunities at the garden.
• People interested in mentoring the children involved in the youth education programming and in helping with the children on work days
Materials, Services & Supplies:
• 4 Rain Barrels, Hoses, 4 Watering Cans
• Top-Soil, Compost, Mulch, Plant Food/Fertilizer, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs
• Adult and Child sized tools (spades, trowels, hoes, buckets, gloves, knee pads, garden stools, pruning shears, long-handled pruning shears, clippers, etc)
• Fresh food donations weekly to feed community members fresh, nutritious foods at education and work meetings
• Picnic Tables
• Solar powered lighting
• Bricks, cinder block, stones, lumber, screws, nails, mortar and concrete to build beds, retaining wall and paved walking paths for ADA compliant accessibility
“Courage Garden” - Marcum Terrace Assisted Housing
Description: This garden reside within the Marcum Terrace Assisted Housing complex. It consists of 3 small Vegetable and Herb beds, accompanied by a few other plating areas filled with vibrant flowers and greenery.
Plan: To plant High-Nutrient Dense Foods in the Vegetable beds, and to plant more colorful and weather-resistant flowers.
Needs:
Social Capital:
• People and groups willing to canvas the area and perform Needs Assessment surveys of Public Housing residents
• People and groups interested in helping residents with Maintenance needs
Materials & Supplies:
• Adult and Child sized tools (spades, trowels, hoes, buckets, gloves, knee pads, garden stools, pruning shears, long-handled pruning shears, clippers, etc)
• Top-Soil, Compost, Mulch, Plant Food/Fertilizer, Seeds, Plants, Bulbs
• Specific Plants: Zinnias, Snap-Dragons, Cockscomb, Impatiens, Pansies, Wave Petunias, Phlox, Black-eyed Susans, Echinacea, Lilies, Marigolds (short varieties), spreading ground cover (not grasses).