HBCG PLOT CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER GUIDELINES

These guidelines were established to provide for the safety and access by SCE personnel to transmission lines.  HBCG must comply with these guidelines under condition of land use agreements with the City and SCE.      

Thank you for your cooperation!   - HBCG 

 PLOT CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

• Soil within the plot borders must be uniform and level.

• Raised or interior border boards are not allowed within the plots.

• Flexible non-metallic edging may be used to separate garden pathways so long as pathways and soil are uniform and level.

• Stepping stones must be installed at grade level.

• Exterior plot borders must not be altered.  No unauthorized border materials, bricks or pavers allowed.

FENCING

• Fence height may not exceed 24” from the top of the border boards.

• Fences are to be constructed of plastic mesh or PVC lattice. 

• It is suggested to use standard grading stakes for fence stakes

• Stakes may not exceed 2½” wide

• No metal fencing material allowed

 AMENDMENTS   

• HBCG is an organic garden

• Packaged soil amendments must be labeled as‘organic’ and/or must not list any synthetic ingredients.

• Wood chips and hay are deemed to be flammable and not suitable amendment materials 

• Bulk amendments may not be brought on site without prior approval and authorization.  

The mission of the Huntington Beach Community Garden is to educate children and adults about organic gardening, and to provide an area where residents can grow fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs for their own use and for local food banks.

WE'RE GROWING! 

 The Huntington Beach Community Garden celebrated its grand opening on March 26, 2011!  Gardeners have planted their gardens and are already enjoying the fruits of their labor.  They have pledged 10% of their yield to local charities and have donated over 1000 pounds so far!

The HBCG acknowledges the tireless efforts of its volunteers for their accomplishments:

• Formally organized the Huntington Beach Community Garden with Bylaws, Board of Directors and officers
• Obtained 501(c)(3) non-profit status through affiliation with the California Garden Clubs, Inc. - Federal Tax ID 27-0678187, Group Exemption 5358 
• Developed Community Garden Rules and Regulations
• Selected garden site at the end of Atlanta @ the Santa Ana River
• Worked with HB City officials to lease site from Southern California Edison
• Organized and supervised the constructed of garden plots and irrigation 

Next Steps:

Begin planning 2nd location at Irby Park!