and eligibility requirements

* Membership dues, amounts and payment dates

* Officer selection, terms and list of duties

* Organization dissolution processes

* Official policies such as, use of hazardous substances, dealing with adjacent properties and maintaining fencing, tools and furniture

* Garden plot maintenance and clean up by individual gardeners

Arrange for speakers to share information with the garden participants. Genetically engineered seeds are a great topic to tie into the next topic of seed saving. Education is important and the more the participants learn, the more successful the garden will become.

There is much more information available in the resources below. Besides the resources, check with the local cooperative extension services in your county. Check with your local college for speakers. Local garden clubs and garden centers may also be helpful.

A community garden meets many needs. It is a food source. It is a place to relax from an otherwise busy life. It is a place to meet and enjoy friendships. It is a place to learn and share knowledge. It is what community is all about.

Gardening with the Elderly - http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fa ct/1000/1642.html

National Garden Clubs - http://www.gardenclub.org/home .aspx

America the Beautiful Fund - http://america-the-beautiful.o rg/

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