Community garden sign-ups now open

posted on: 5/7/2021

Those interested in becoming members of two new community gardens in Dover can now sign up to reserve a plot online at dovergarden.com.

The two community gardens are being organized by a grassroots, all-volunteer group. the community gardens are located at Garrison Hill Park and on county farmland adjacent to Strafford County’s William A. Grimes Justice and Administration Building.

New members are required to complete the paperwork online and to pay an annual fee that helps cover some of the costs of the operation of the gardens. Those without a credit or debit card to complete the online payment are asked to contact admin@dovergarden.com. Those unable to afford the yearly fee can request financial assistance.

The Conservation Commission and the City Council approved the use of the space at Garrison Hill Park in April. The Conservation Commission approved expending a maximum of $14,000 from the Conservation Fund to seed the project startup.

Part of the money would include funding any needed utility work, building a fence around the garden, erecting a shed and purchasing tools and garden supplies.

For more information about the community garden and how to get involved, visit dovergarden.com.