With March going out like a lamb, it won’t be long before Grafton residents can plant tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers. The Lee Knowlton Community Garden, under the auspices of the Grafton Garden Club, is accepting applications now from Grafton residents who would like to reserve their own 20’ by 20’ garden plot. The yearly rental for one plot is $20. Located off Estabrook Road, each plot is large enough for a substantial garden. The entire garden is fenced to keep out garden predators, like deer. On April 25 the Community Garden will open for a general cleaning and preparation for the planting season.

In May, after the threat of frost has past, you can plant vegetables, herbs, flowers, and/or berries at the Community Garden. Your tender plants will need to be watered and weeded, once or twice each week depending upon the weather. You will need to supply your own tools and water.

To sign up and get a plot, go to the Grafton Garden Club website at www.graftongardenclub.org. Click the Community Garden link and then on Apply. Read the rules, fill out the forms, and mail the signed forms and your check to the Grafton Garden Club, PO Box 453, Grafton, MA 01519-0453. If you have any questions, you can call Dick Kirejczyk, Manager of the Community Garden, at 508-839-4867, or send an email to [email protected].

The Community Garden was established to promote and support local horticulture for the residents of Grafton. The Grafton Garden Club encourages the local production of food and promotes the educational benefits of agriculture.

The Grafton Garden Club, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which welcomes new members to any of our meetings and events. The Grafton Garden Club, where gardeners grow…since 1931.