Garden Program

Our New Garden Program

The Windsor Service Alliance is excited to be apart of the new "Town Green Community Garden" that is now in place for use by residents of Windsor. It is located near the police station and the Huerta gym. We have become a success with our new garden and have worked with the Windsor Garden Club to maintain these three 4' X 12' garden boxes. The focus of our new Community Garden Program is to have a community garden that supports the Town of WIndsor's efforts to be Green by bringing people together, fostering healthy and active lifestyles, offering educational and voluntary opportunities, and conserving green space. .

Gina Osbeck, one of our board members, is working hard to oversee and coordinate the idea of "Growing Healthy Kids" with WSA's new Community Garden Program. We continue to need a few "on call" volunteeers to help to keep the garden growing. Anyone who is interested in gardening, especially families who already receive food at the Pantry, are encouraged to join in. We also invite students from Windsor Middle School and the local High Schools to sign up as part of their community service involvement projects. For more information or to leave a message, call WSA at 707-838-694.

To be able to maintain a core garden volunteer team consisting of WSA Food Distribution recipients, Middle and High School students, and novice gardeners who just want to join in to help keep the garden going.

Seeds and plants for ongoing seasonal planting.

Garden tools, shovels, water hose, and gloves.

Harvesting storage boxes, cold storage ice chests or other suitable containers.

Master Gardeners in the community who would be willing to offer their expertise and tips at our WSA garden volunteer orientation training meetings. Dates and times will be announced.

All volunteers are required to attend an orientation meering with the Volunteer Coordinator and to participate in the maintenance of the garden plots.

Garden volunteers are responsible for the general maintenance and the daily upkeep of our plots, including weeding, watering, harvesting, and any other garden-related maintenance.

WSA is responsible for suppling aour own tools for the Community Garden. There is no stoage available at the site at this time, and all tools and supplies are the volunteer's responsibility and need to be returned when not in use.

WSA encourages children and teens to work in the garden. Children are always welcome, but must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.