Franklin’s Corner Community Garden sets opening day

Franklin’s Corner Community Garden will open Saturday, April 18.

Open plots are available and are expected to be claimed quickly. Registration for plots begins at 9 a.m. A work party to prepare the garden for the season will follow from 10 a.m. until noon. Bring tools and dress for the weather.

You can rent a plot. Plot fees help offset the cost of irrigation on the site.Seasonal fee of the plots:

$25 (10′ x 10′) $15 (10′ x 4′) $15 for for those with limited mobility or disabilities $15 (10′ x 3′), four available

You can volunteer. This community garden is maintained entirely by volunteers. Help teach people how to plant and maintain a garden. Share some starts, pull some weeds, be a part of this community effort.

You can sponsor a plot. Help a family who may not otherwise have the resources to learn to garden. We provide the tools for success, you can help make it a reality.

Franklin’s Corner Community Garden is located at the intersection of Ninth Street and Franklin Avenue. By vehicle, drive east on Franklin Avenue to 10th Street, turn right and drive one block to Larch, turn right. For people riding bikes and walking, access is directly off the Coyner Trail system. For people riding transit, use route 5 and 6.

For more information, visit www.franklinscorner.org