THE LITCHFIELD COMMUNITY CENTER, INC. 421 BANTAM ROAD ~ LITCHFIELD, CT 06759      PHONE (860) 567-8302 ~ FAX (860) 567-0328     WWW.THECOMMUNITYCENTER.ORG A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LITCHFIELD COMMUNITY GARDEN                                      At the Graham Thompson Preserve of the Litchfield Land Trust February 9, 2010                                                                                     Dear Gardener:   It is time for our pre-season letter offering gardeners an opportunity to apply for the use of a gardening plot in the Litchfield Community Garden.  Residents of Litchfield, Bantam,Northfield and Milton are eligible to apply.  The Litchfield Community Garden is made possible with the support and generosity of the Litchfield Land Trust. Location:     Graham Thompson Preserve (Rt. 202/Intersection of Brush Hill Road)           10 x 20' plots $15 for season (April 10 - Oct. 31 2010) Important   Dates:                    Feb 15, 2010 . . . . . . . Applications available at Litchfield Community Center to public           March 15, 2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application deadline           March 16 ~ March 30, 2010 . . . . . . . Applications reviewed, gardeners notified of acceptance                                                                                 or deferment.                     April 3, 2010………………………………………..Gardeners Meeting 10:00 a.m. Litchfield Community Ctr               April 10, 2010 ……………………………………Gardens Open!                         Oct. 31, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .All materials must be removed for the season                                                                                 by this date! Upon acceptance your check should be payable to: Litchfield Community Garden Please mail to:                                        Litchfield Community Center, Inc.                                                                                                                                                                          421 Bantam Road                                                                                     Litchfield, CT 06759. The drought policy will follow the addressStreetAquarion Water Company street guidelines:  If your garden is an odd numbered garden, you can water on an odd numbered day.  If your garden is an even numbered garden, you can water on an even numbered day.  You may not leave a sprinkler on for an extended time.  Please try to abide by this policy in respect of the situation.  We thank you for your cooperation should this need arise. This year we hope to have the gardens ready to plant by April 10, 2010 depending on the weather. To avoid planting pre-maturely or planting in your neighbor's lot, please note that the gardens need to be plowed and tilled two times, so do not plant if you are unsure of how many times the earth has been turned over.  We will post a sign when the gardens are ready for planting.  Your attention to this will prevent many potential problems, and we want gardening to be a pleasant experience for everyone.  Thank you for your cooperation.   Sincerely, Herb Schettler 860-567-4338 For the Litchfield Community Garden Committee