Community Garden

The Pemberton Community Garden Committee was formed in the spring of 2006 as a select committee of the Village of Pemberton Council. A call for volunteers was put forward and four members of the community, along with the Mayor of Pemberton, were appointed to the committee. A location within One Mile Lake Park was secured and the Pemberton Creek Community Garden came into being.

Historically, agriculture and food production have been mainstays of the Pemberton Valley. The rapid development of Whistler Resort since the mid 1980s has had a large influence on Pemberton as it brought to the Valley tourists, residents, and opportunities. The recent trend of agri-tourism is one of the examples of how Pemberton has adapted to changes by building on its historical roots. Agriculture has always been and will continue to be an important aspect of the Pemberton Valley.

Involvement & Learning

The main goal of the Garden is to provide residents of Pemberton with an opportunity to get involved and learn about growing in a supportive and communal environment. As a community project, the garden is the product of local volunteerism and is reliant largely on donations of equipment and services.

Please contact Lisa at pemcommunitygarden@gmail.com to book your plot.

Returning gardener's annual fee:	$30
New gardener's fee:	$50

MISSION STATEMENT

"The Pemberton Gardeners Collective seeks to establish and cultivate organic community gardens while contributing to the development and education of the community by promoting environmental respect and local food production."

COMMITTEE MINUTES

Committee Terms of Reference

April 22, 2008	Minutes	Agenda
July 3, 2007	Minutes	Agenda
June 5, 2007	Minutes	Agenda
April 3, 2007	Minutes	Agenda
September 26, 2006	Minutes	Agenda
July 7, 2006	Minutes	Agenda
May 23, 2006	Minutes	Agenda
May 4, 2006	Minutes	Agenda

TO GET INVOLVED

Details will be available shortly to apply for a 2011 plot in the Community Garden.

CRITERIA

The Annual Garden Plot Fee will be $50 per each plot and will include access to water. The fee will help to offset water, staff and volunteer honourarium costs. The fee will be reviewed annually by the Community Garden Committee and members will be advised in advance if the fee will increase (the fee will also apply to any Committee Members wishing to have a plot);
One (1) plot per household for any resident of the Village of Pemberton - names, addresses, phone number and email address of all participants must be provided at the time of registration;
Community Garden members may apply for a second plot after June 15th each year if, and only if, there are still plots remaining and pay an equivalent amount (Amended May 15, 2007 - Council Meeting No. 1182).
Plots will be issued for one (1) year with an option to renew. Please note that for 2006, plot locations will be considered temporary. 2007 plots will be allocated with the intention of being permanent locations;
Participants are to inform the Community Garden Committee of any change of his/her address; Participants promise to devote 1.5 hours /week to their own plot and the overall community garden throughout the growing season; including spring and fall cleanups to maintain the site;
If for any reason a participant will temporarily be unable to maintain their plot, they must inform the Committee, and provide written notification of any substitute gardener's name address and phone number; Organic gardening only: use of insecticides, herbicides, fungicides or other types of pesticides are not permitted. Fertilizers must be organic (i.e. compost. leaf mulch, fish fertilizer, etc.);
Plant selection: legal plants only, no corn, tree fruit, or woody plants such as shrubs and trees that may shade other plots;
There will be a dedicated spot for potatoes;
Each participant must supply their own soil amendments, equipment, seeds and plants and is responsible for the care and maintenance of their plot. All participants must supply their own gardening tools;
Allow adequate space for invasive, vine type and spreading crops and keep them confined to their own plots. Participants should plan ahead to avoid shading other plots;
Composting: Individual compost bins are not permitted. A central composting area is provided, and a bear- proof garbage can is provided for non-compostible trash;
Composting of any matter other than organic material produced at the garden is prohibited. All composting must comply with the Organic Matter Recycling Regulations under the Waste Management Act;
Participants must not cause or suffer nuisance to the Village, neighbours or the occupier of any allotment garden or obstruct any path on the land;
No pets are allowed; Loud radios or other electronic devices are prohibited from the garden;
No barriers to general public access to the site can be erected. The gardens are public property and should not appear to an exclusive area where the public is made to feel unwelcome;
The Committee will revoke the assignment of a participants plot if any of the following occurs:
If the allotment fee or any part thereof is in arrears as of January 31
If their garden is not planted by June 15
If their garden is not adequately maintained
If any illegal substance is grown in their garden
If pesticide or herbicides are used. The garden is for organic gardening only
If the plot is expanded beyond the limits set out by the Village of Pemberton.

Community Garden Thanks If it appears to the Committee that there has been a breach of the conditions and agreements on the part of the participant, the Committee will issue two written letters of warning.

Upon the second warning, the Committee will revoke the assignment of the plot and will not be required to reimburse the participant.

Happy gardening!

Last Updated on Wednesday, August 25, 2010