2020 Funded Project

Unlike projects which took place from 2009-2018, we do not have the details to create unique webpages for projects that took place from 2019-2021.

Natural Weed Control in Community Garden Paths

Weeds in the paths surrounding the 100 garden plots were a big problem at the CCS Plots to Plates Organic Community Garden. Girl Scout Annie D. researched, organized, and led a natural (non-chemical) weed-control pilot project to address this problem. The project involved weed-whacking or tilling a portion of the garden paths and leading a group in laying three layers cardboard, and then covering the cardboard with 4" of large wood chips to prevent weeds naturally by shading them out. The project was so successful at suppressing weeds, the gardeners used the same method to complete the rest of the garden paths in 2021. Kudos to the team of over 50 volunteers who found a way to safely complete this project during a pandemic!