Deer River Community Garden

What the Garden Provides:

• 8’x10’ Garden plot(s) tilled and prepared to grow produce and/or flowers for harvest

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• Access to water for watering individual plots

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• Access to general garden tools such as shovels, rakes, garden trugs

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• Compost area for disposal of garden waste

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• Educational resources to assist new gardeners

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• Social events to celebrate a community of gardeners

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• A fence around the garden to keep deer and pests away

The Deer River Community Garden is located at 120 6th Ave NW Deer River, MN 56636; behind the skating rink. Garden coordination and plot rental is managed by Get Fit Itasca. All Itasca community members are welcome to rent plots seasonally.

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Gardeners:

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• A Deposit of $10.00,  +$5.00 for additional plots is required. Gardeners will receive all but $5.00 of their deposit back at the end of the season.

  • The Community Garden will keep $5.00 from each person for general maintenance.

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• Plant your own selection of seeds and plants

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• Maintain your plot for the season

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• Harvest fresh produce for personal use!

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The garden season runs from the end of May until mid-October.