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Monrovia Weekly Jul 08, 2020
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Each year, the Monrovia Community Garden reopens the applicationprocess for plots. Monrovians and families enrolled in the Monrovia UnifiedSchool District can apply to rent a raised bed for the second year of theprogram which will run from October 2020 to October 2021.
Applications are due by the end of August. There is a fee of $60annually but scholarships are available. Accepted applicants are responsiblefor the upkeep, maintenance and appearance of the plots under theirresponsibility. They must also attend one to two educational classes a year. Ifnot accepted for this year, applicants can be placed on a waitlist.
Experience level does not matter as the program welcomes firsttime gardeners. The volunteer leadership will help newcomers every step of theway and the program provides necessary materials.
Classes, including one coming up on July 18, will keep running and are open to all. Applications can be found at monroviacommunitygarden.org.
