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Making Madison's Gardens Work
A community garden takes a lot of work to run well, and everyone is expected to participate (many hands make light work). From the work of many volunteers, each according to their ability, Madison’s community gardens survive and thrive. The gardeners in Madison are a remarkable mix of people from many backgrounds, so the gardens function as some of the most multicultural places in the city. 

This handbook has been prepared to help community garden volunteer organizers manage their gardens. With a few exceptions, documents are provided in both fixed (Adobe) and editable (Word) formats, so you may use them as-is, or change them for your purposes.  Please contact Janet Parker at (608) 246-4730 ext. 218 for Spanish versions of some of these documents, or with ideas or edits.

City of Madison Gardens Committee Reports

  • Community Gardens Universal Design (Adobe / Word)

  • Madison Community Gardens Committee Update Report for 2003-2007 (Adobe)

CAC Guidelines For Community Garden Organizers

  • Descriptions Of Volunteer Positions (Adobe)

  • Role Of CAC In Your Community Garden (Adobe)

  • Supplies You Can Order Through CAC (Adobe)

  • Funding For Garden Projects (Adobe)

  • Compost & More: Materials for Gardens (Adobe)

  • Accessible Raised Beds (Adobe)

  • More Resources: Books & ACGA Listserve (Adobe) 

Garden Event Outlines

Spring Registration Documents

Welcome Packet Documents
 This is a set of materials handed out to gardeners at Spring Registration. Select from these materials to create a packet for your garden. To eliminate wasted space and save paper, you may wish to cut and paste information from multiple documents into a single document.

  • Welcome Packet Instructions (Adobe / Word)

  • Welcome Packet Cover Letter (Adobe / Word)

  • Garden Leaders Contact List & Calendar (Adobe / Word)

  • Frequently Asked Questions (Adobe / Word)

  • Community Garden Rules (Adobe / Word)

  • Community Garden Security (Adobe / Word)

  • Volunteer Opportunities (Adobe / Word)

  • Protect Your Plants From Bugs (Adobe)

  • Planting Guide (Adobe)

  • What Supplies Can I Order At Registration? (Adobe / Word)

Example Documents
 These documents were created by individual gardens for various purposes, and have been shared here with you to provide guidance and inspiration. You may edit them for your purposes.

  • Potential New Gardener Letter: Generic (Word)

  • Registration Day Postcard: Gammon (Word)

  • Sign-Up Meeting: Atwood (Word)

  • Neighborhood Outreach Article: Quann (Word)

  • Invitation To Garden Flyer: Marlborough Park (Word)

  • Expectations & Information: Saint Paul (Word) 

  • Plot Assignment Criteria: Quann (Word)

  • Sign To Discourage Theft: Quann  (Word)

  • Why Use Mulch: Quann (Word)



 

 
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