Coupeville’s Organic Community Garden

The town of Coupeville has sponsored their first community garden for residents of Coupeville who want a garden but lack the space on their own property.   

Organic gardening is the #1 rule.  Use of pesticides, herbicides and insecticides made from synthetic materials and chemical fertilizers are strictly forbidden. 

The town provided the initial plowing and fertilizer on the plots and mows the paths and common areas.  The shed is full of tools, free seeds, watering cans, a wheel barrow, literature and a message board for gardeners.  A water tank and pump are located on site, so all you need are your gloves!  All this for only $30 per plot!  Opening day was May 1^st and the season ends October 17^th. 

The location is wonderful.   It is behind the Coupeville Foursquare church in a large field boardered by trees, the highway and a small pond.  A local engineer volunteered his time to plot out the sun’s location throughout the summer in order to maximize the sun on the gardens May through October. 

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