The North Attleborough Community Gardens

@ Codding Farm

Introduction• The Codding Farm at 217 High

Street has been the family homestead for two separate families, who both became leading names in the jewelry industry during two separate centuries.

• In 2001 Suzanne LeStage sold the land which consisted of 58 acres and buildings at 217 High Street to the town of North Attleborough.

• In 2006 The the Board of Selectmen divided the property. The Historical Commission was given stewardship of the house, barn, and 3.8 acres of land.

• The North Attleborough Historical Commission was successful in working with a preservation consultant to list approximately four acres and the buildings on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 2009.

• In 2013 the Historical Commission constructed 25 raised garden beds and began the Community Gardens.

• In 2016 there are 30 raised garden beds.

• In 2017 the garden beds will be moved closer to the house. It is anticipated that there will be space for 50 raised garden beds will be available for the 2017 growing season.

Vision Statement• The North Attleborough Community

Gardens @ Codding Farm will be a space where all members: students, neighborhood residents, youth groups, or charities can connect with the earth, meet and learn from each other while growing and harvesting local and sustainable food.

Mission Statement

• To create an independent organization dedicated to community gardeners and the neighborhoods in which they reside.

Board of Directors• President: Name of Person• Vice President: Name of Person• Treasurer: Name of Person• Secretary: Name of Person

Volunteer Staff

Name of PersonEducation Coordinator

Schedule week end demonstrations andlessons

Coordinate with local schools tours andlessons

Name of PersonManager of Membership & Plots

Recruit & managegarden members

Assign plots

Manage plot usage

Restore abandoned plots

Name of PersonResource Contact

Store and distribute information about plants and gardening techniques

Create a mentoring partnership pairing new gardeners with experienced gardeners

Keep up with the latest gardening information

Name of PersonEvents Coordinator

Develop & coordinate garden & community events

Fundraisers, potlucks, harvest party, plant sales, etc.

Name of PersonGarden Manager

Coordinate the care and maintenance of common areas including compost area, paths, borders, common gardens, etc.

Coordinate and facilitate garden work.

Name of PersonCommunity Outreach Manager

Encourage neighborhoodinvolvement

Collect and distribute surplus produce

Maintain garden scrap book

Name of PersonSocial Media/Pubic Relations ManagerCreate & Maintain NACGWebsiteSocial Media Public announcementsBranding across all media

Name of PersonTool/Structure

Maintenance & Repair Purchase (or solicit donations for) structures, tools, equipment, benches, trellises, sheds, and hoses, etc..

Label tools and equipment with garden name

Maintain current inventory of tools and equipment.

Regularly inspect tools, equipment, and structures for needed repairs Make needed repairs.

Name of PersonSupply Coordinator

Work with various suppliers to secure seeds, plants, compost, etc.

Keep inventory of supplies & gardeners’ needs

Coordinate the saving of seeds

Name of PersonPest/Weed

Monitoring and Control Monitor, report, and treat for pest problems

Monitor and treat for weeds in common areas

Contact Information

North AttleboroughCommunity Garden Website Email Address Phone number(s)

271 High Street North Attleborough, MA