Community Garden

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, at 302 St. Alban’s Drive in Salisbury shares its land with anyone interested in keeping a small garden plot.  There are people living in nearby apartments who may not have access to land to garden but would like to grow their own vegetables and flowers.

Here are the garden plans.

 

  1. Plot Assignment & Fees
  • Application: Plots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Fees: A fee of $5 for a 4x4 plot; $10 for a 4x8 plot; $15 for a 4 x 12 plot; is required at registration. Financial assistance is available.
  • Non-Transferable: Plots cannot be sublet or reassigned to others without permission.
  1. Maintenance & Upkeep
  • Active Care: Plots must be weeded and maintained. A plot that becomes overgrown with weeds may lead to forfeiture.
  • Pathways: Gardeners are asked to help maintain the pathway surrounding their plot, keeping it free of weeds and obstacles.
  • End of Season: Plots must be cleared of dead plants and rubbish by Thanksgiving.
  1. Gardening Practices
  • Organic Only: The use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers is prohibited. Only organic methods are permitted.
  • Plant Selection: Do not plant illegal substances or highly invasive species. Tall plants (like corn or sunflowers) should be placed where they will not shade neighbors.
  • Watering: Conserve water by using the mulch that we will supply. We will control the irrigation.
  1. Shared Spaces & Tools
  • Tool Care: Clean and return all borrowed tools to the storage area. Do not take community tools home.
  • Compost & Waste: Place vegetative waste in designated compost bins. Pack in, pack out all other trash and personal items.
  1. Safety & Conduct
  • Respect: Only harvest from your own plot unless you have explicit permission from another gardener.
  • Supervision: Children are welcome but must be constantly supervised by an adult.
  • Pets: No pets are allowed in the garden.
  • Hours: The garden is open from dawn to dusk.

 

Questions?  albansgarden@gmail.com    410-742-6595

About the garden

The St. Alban’s Church property is a large parcel, almost five acres. The footprint for the building complex, pathways, labyrinth, and parking lot utilizes about one third of that land area.

We wish to  share the St. Alban’s resources with the local community at large, including nearby apartment dwellers. Community and Church members have adopted individual plots and enjoyed success growing a wide variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers, including tomatoes, beans, okra, cucumbers, peppers, basil, dill and zinnias.

An automated irrigation system is in place.  Gardeners do not have to water their plots. 

Gardeners are requested to grow organically and to keep their plots well-maintained and the paths between them in good condition.

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