Girdwood Community Garden has room to grow

Plots Still Available for 2024 Season Plant Sale on May 18

By:  Brooks Chandler

 Itching to get your fingers dirty and grow your own?  Plots are available in Girdwood’s community garden. Though currently snow covered the Community Garden is soon to be a thriving green space located between the Girdwood Chapel and Girdwood Brewery on Girdwood Chapel property.  

The garden is a project of Turnagain Community Services, Inc., a Girdwood-based non-profit organization.  TCS President Alice Simmons said the garden aims to provide sustainability, unity and growth for Girdwood residents.

On May 18, the Community Garden is holding a plant sale fundraiser.  The sale will feature mature and starter annuals and perennials and perhaps some veggi starts.  The sale will be held at the Girdwood Brewery from 11 am to 4 p.m.   (Photo by Betty Charnon)

Betty Charnon, TCS board member and volunteer, manages the garden.  

She said the garden includes one plot dedicated to growing produce for another TCS endeavor, the community Food Pantry.  

The garden is more than just a place to grow food and flowers, According to Charnon.  

“It serves as a gathering spot for neighbors to come together, share knowledge and build lasting friendships,” she said.  

Annual fees to offset operating costs are $25 per season.  Needs-based discounts are available.  

Charnon said those interested in having a plot (which includes access to space in the new greenhouse!) can fill out the application form available at: https://www.girdwoodchapel.com/community-garden/  (or: email TurnagainCommunityServices@gmail.com  or call 907-783-0127) to request an application form). 

On May 18, the Community Garden is holding a plant sale fundraiser.  The sale will feature mature and starter annuals and perennials and perhaps some veggi starts.  The sale will be held at the Girdwood Brewery from 11 am to 4 p.m.   

(The writer is a board member of Turnagain Community Services, Inc).