Re: Fencing

Here in Eastern Canada, we had to have a fence when we began, not to keep out vandals but rather, the deer. Our garden is located in the city of Saint John right across from the entrance to the largest public park in the country.

Now in our sixth year, we are noticing that plots are being plundered more frequently but we are reluctant to put locks on the gates as it will change the "mood" of the project. And apparently, some of our gardeners have seen young people climbing over the 6 ft. fence so if they want to get in they will. Cheers, from

Jude in New Brunswick
----- Original Message ----- From: "eliz" <eak@grandecom.net>
Cc: "ACGA listserve" <community_garden@mallorn.com>
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 10:06 PM
Subject: [cg] Fencing


Are there any community gardens who have not had to put up a fence for
security? We are building a community garden behind a church in our
predominantly low-income neighborhood. We were hoping to avoid putting
up a fence as many people use the site as a short-cut to school, library
and businesses. With very little out there so far, we have already
experienced some vandalism. Any suggestions?

Elizabeth
Austin, Texas


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