Community Garden Growing?

June 29, 2013

In her swan song article in the San Mateo Daily Journal reporter Heather Murtagh mentions the Council is considering (again) the location of a community garden on Monday

The city is now considering building 22 beds that will be located between the batting cages and storage sheds at Bayside Fields, according to a staff report by Parks and Recreation Director Margaret Glomstad.

To make this location work, three young redwood trees will be removed. Three new redwood trees will be planted at Bayside Fields. Additional fencing will be installed to manage the garden. The Burlingame Community Garden will be managed by the Parks and Recreation Department but maintained by the members of the garden. The proposed planter box fee is $65 per year. The fee is expected to cover the costs of water, Glomstad wrote.

Heather is headed for a new job next week and we will miss her and the B'game expertise she has built up over the last few years. New reporters usually take some time to get their bearings.

Posted in Bayfront Development, City Finances, Climate, Community Events, Trees, Water

One response to “Community Garden Growing?”

Holyroller

July 2, 2013

I am really looking forward to seeing a community garden.
I think the enviorment out there next to the bay may be to harsh to grow anything.
Is there any leadership directing the funds,energy, and goals of the Commenity Garden?
Average wind speed must be at the minimum a constant 20MPH all year long. Salt Water infused air.
Sounds like fun. However, don’t you think there should be a “test garden” before funds are allocated by the City Elders.
My dog walking friends have always thought that the Parking Lot used by the Burlingame Historical Society at Washington Park would be a great place for a Community Garden.
-No Wind
-No Freeway
-No Airplane Noise
-Do not have to drive your car to the Garden, look for a parking space
-Train, bus, walk or ride your bike to Washington Park
-Good Climate
-Next to the Recreation Center
-Burlingame HS Students could have access to the garden for science projects. ie Green Energy, organic vs. Monsanto, and just experiments to create food resources in urban enviorments that are sustainable.
I feel silly bringing these important and obvious issues to the forefront.
Where is the Leadership?
Seriously, be Pro Active instead of Re Active.
-Last but not least, Washington Park.
Access to a community Garden would there by be available to all, as well as “showcase” the Gem of Burlingame..
Washington Park.
Seems like a NO BRAINER TO ME.
Is there not a new City of Burlingame Park Director?
What does he think?
Anne, Jennifer..
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