The community garden was established Spring 2017, but the area has been being cultivated for several years; rototilled every spring and fall .

Individual plots are 27’x16’ for a total of 432 sq feet.

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The whole area is fenced in – protected from deer
Plant debris may remain in garden at end of season, except for very large stalks (i.e. sunflower/corn)
Water spigot at site for buckets/hose hook up
Planned date for official opening – Mid May ; although this is weather dependent
$60 fee for season (cash or check to Ascension Lutheran Church)
$35 fee for half a plot
Alternatives to the use of chemical pesticides are encouraged; application of any herbicides is forbidden
Pets not allowed inside the garden area
No burning allowed
Watering – please try & be conservative; hand watering is the most effective way to give your plants moisture & better for the plants health
Avoid putting tall crops where they will shade your neighbor’s plot
Gardens not started by June 1st will be reassigned to another gardener & agreement terminated
All non plant materials (tools, landscape fabric/plastic, etc.) must be removed by Oct 15th

Learn more about the Community Garden by watching the video made by one of our gardeners.

Plot Number requesting

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Garden Agreement

* All landscape fabric/plastic or non plant materials and any thick stalks like sunflowers/corn must be removed by Oct 15th. All other plant materials can remain and will be rototilled into the soil. WAIVER OF LIABILITY: (1) Gardener agrees that Ascension Lutheran Church (ALC) shall not be held responsible for any accidents, injuries or damages due to negligence, intentional acts, or reckless acts, the actions of their employees, agents or invitees, the condition of the property or termination of this Agreement and that ALC shall not be held responsible for any theft of , damage to, loss of, damage to or replacement of any belongings, equipment, materials, or tools of Gardener due to negligence, intentional acts, or reckless acts, the actions of their employees, agents or invitees, due to the acts of third parties, criminals, guests or invitees, due to condition of the property or due to the termination of this Agreement; and, (2) Gardener shall hold harmless and indemnify ALC for any losses or claims made against them due to or alleged to be due to the actions of the Gardener, due to Gardener’s use of or presence on the property, or due to the actions of ALC or their employees or agents.

I Agree

For assistance or concerns, please call 215-932-2456 (Leslie) or email: leslie.a.gallant@gmail.com

900 Washington Crossing Road

Newtown, PA 18940

Ascension Community Garden

2025 garden is accepting reservations

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