FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When will the garden be open?
The Napili Community Garden opened on Saturday, September 10th 2011. We accept new members once a quarter depending on open plots. Please visit our Calendar page for posted Garden Orientation dates. Currently we have January dates posted for 2012.
The Napili Community Garden opened on Saturday, September 10th 2011. We accept new members once a quarter depending on open plots. Please visit our Calendar page for posted Garden Orientation dates. Currently we have January dates posted for 2012.
Who can join and how?
Anyone in the community who wants to garden organically and follow the rules laid out for harmony in the community. Each member must sign a waiver, attend orientation, pay an annual membership fee for water, rent, insurance, and volunteer 3 hours a month to the upkeep of the garden. Just visit our Calendar page and come to a meeting or visit our Contact Us page and fill out the form.
Anyone in the community who wants to garden organically and follow the rules laid out for harmony in the community. Each member must sign a waiver, attend orientation, pay an annual membership fee for water, rent, insurance, and volunteer 3 hours a month to the upkeep of the garden. Just visit our Calendar page and come to a meeting or visit our Contact Us page and fill out the form.
How much will membership cost?
10x20 single plots are $50 for the year.
20x20 double plots are $80 for the year.
10x20 single plots are $50 for the year.
20x20 double plots are $80 for the year.
Will the garden be organic?
Yes it will. It is located in an organic farm, so organic management is required.
Yes it will. It is located in an organic farm, so organic management is required.
How can I help?
There are lots of ways to volunteer as many hands, minds and resources will be needed to get the garden built and organized. You can volunteer on community days, help fund-raise and/or join the organizing committee. Contact us for details!
There are lots of ways to volunteer as many hands, minds and resources will be needed to get the garden built and organized. You can volunteer on community days, help fund-raise and/or join the organizing committee. Contact us for details!
How will the garden be structured?
We envision having three different types of garden areas:
Single plots or Individual-style plots: in assigned 10ft x 20ft plots, gardeners and their helpers (could be a family, couple, co-workers, an individual or friends) grow mostly annual crops with the understanding that trees have to be planted outside of the plots in designated areas so as to not shade out neighbors. If you want to grow tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, beans, peppers etc., this is the place for you!
Double plots or Polynesian-style plots: in assigned 20ft x 20ft plots, these are bigger than individual-style plots because they are intended for people who want to grow larger perennial crops, such as tapioca, kava, sweet potatoes, bananas, papayas etc. Rather than crowd these crops into individual plots and worry about shading neighbors, everyone in this area will be planting the same types of crops, so they understand there may be tall trees growing next door.
Community-farm plots: this area is for people who want to work together with an evolving group of people to collectively plant and harvest a given area. This section is perfect for new gardeners, or individuals who do not have the time to work a plot alone, but are excited to be a part of growing food together when they have time to participate. This section would need a leader or two to coordinate activities, planting harvesting etc.
We hope to include at least these elements in the garden infrastructure:
Basic irrigation set-up
Community orchard
Tool shed (or two!)
Gathering/picnic area
Learning area
Perimeter berming and gate for security
Designated parking lot
Demonstration site for sustainable agriculture techniques
