Thanks once again, Sigma Alpha Epsilon!

On April 10th, members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon came back to the garden to help out with yard work and the rebuilding of a few garden beds. Thank-you Sigma Alpha Epsilon and all other garden members for coming out.

Always great having you in the garden, Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Come back soon!

New Water Spigots

On April 5th, City of Chelsea workers came and installed 2 new water spigots. In addition to the water spigot by the gate, there is now one in the center of the garden as well as one by the fence on Hawthorne street

Thank-you to the City of Chelsea Water Department. This will definitely help us keep our hoses untangled this year!

Thank-you Sigma Alpha Epsilon!

On Saturday October 23rd, 29 members of  Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity in Boston (SAE MABA chapter) spent three hours helping us clean up for the Fall.

After a CCG sponsored breakfast, they cleaned both inside and outside the fence, removed all the morning glory & bindweed, tied back the raspberries & blueberries with Enesa’s supervision, removed debris from behind the sheds with help from Paul & Wenda, cleaned out the waste pile near the grape arbor, removed the red cardboard pillars, and had fun chopping up logs for their fire pit.

Our thanks to Paula for organizing & supervising the frat boys.  Thanks to Melisa, Peter, Ali, Katherine B and others for providing snacks & treats.  Thanks to Wenda, Greg, Paul, Maura, Lois, Rob, Linda and Enesa for supporting the effort.

A big thank you to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity!!  We look forward to welcoming you back to the garden again soon!

Reglas de afiliación de Jardín Comunitario de Chelsea 2021

English version

Adenda a las reglas de COVID-19:

  • Las máscaras deben ser usadas en todo momento
  • Mantener una distancia de al menos 6 pies de los demás
  • Favor de practicar una buena higiene de manos
  • No venga al jardín si presenta síntomas de COVID-19

El incumplimiento de las reglas 1 a 4 supondrá la no renovación de su parcela/s para la siguiente temporada. Los jardineros deben comunicarse con el comité de dirección (chelseamagarden@gmail.com) si no pueden cumplir con estas obligaciones por cualquier motivo.

  1. Los jardineros son responsables de desherbar los caminos alrededor de su parcela (en ambos lados) tal como su propia parcela.
  2. Los jardineros son responsables de al menos un deber o tarea adicional de la lista de deberes asignados. Para la temporada de cultivo de 2021, a cada parcela se le asignará una zona común que se mantendrá libre de malas hierbas.
  3. Los jardineros deben preparar su parcela para el invierno antes del 30 de noviembre. Esto incluye la eliminación de las malas hierbas restantes, las plantas muertas y el material vegetal en descomposición.
  4. Los jardineros deben empezar a trabajar en su parcela asignada antes del 15 de mayo, o se arriesgan a perder la parcela y la cuota del jardín.
  5. El Jardín Comunitario de Chelsea es un jardín orgánico y no se permiten productos no orgánicos. Esto incluye los fertilizantes, así como los productos para el control de plagas y malezas. Las plantas y semillas no orgánicas están permitidas. Si necesita ayuda con problemas de plagas, póngase en contacto con chelseamagarden@gmail.com.
  6. Los jardineros deben llevarse a casa toda la basura que traigan al jardín. Esto incluye macetas, bolsas de abono, tazas de café, botellas de agua, etc. El jardín no proporciona basureros, excepto para los eventos del jardín.
  7. Los jardineros no deben deshierbar, regar, podar, recoger cultivos o alterar de cualquier manera la cama/parcela de otro jardinero sin permiso.
  8. Los niños deben ser supervisados en el jardín, especialmente cuando usan cualquier tipo de herramienta o manguera. Por razones de seguridad, no se permite que los niños entren en el cobertizo y se prohíbe el uso de herramientas metálicas por parte de los niños.
  9. Se prohíbe fumar, vaporizar, consumir bebidas alcohólicas y sustancias ilegales en el jardín y zonas adyacentes. Las radios deben sonar en volumen bajo. Las mascotas están prohibidas en el jardín.
  10. El cobertizo de las herramientas es un espacio común y no es para objetos personales. Los objetos personales dejados en el cobertizo pueden ser utilizados por otros jardineros o tirados.
  11. Sólo el Comité Directivo del Jardín puede asignar parcelas. Los jardineros deben ser residentes de Chelsea o tener fuertes vínculos en Chelsea.
  12. Los jardineros pagan una cuota anual de jardín basada en el tamaño de su parcela. La cuota debe pagarse en la primera reunión del año o antes del 18 de abril. Si no se paga antes de esta fecha, su parcela se asignará a alguien de la lista de espera.

Los nuevos jardineros deben pagar un depósito de 5 dólares por la llave, que se les devolverá cuando la
entreguen de nuevo al tesorero.

Cuotas Anual del Jardín (2021)

  • Parcela de tamaño completo (Parcela 1-30): Adultos $25 / Tercera Edad (60+) $15
  • Parcela de tamaño mediano (Parcelas 31 y 32): Adultos $15 / Tercera Edad (60+) $10
  • Parcelas elevadas (Parcelas A-F): Adultos $15 / Tercera Edad (60+) $10

La afiliación al Jardín Comunitario de Chelsea requiere el cumplimiento de todas las normas de afiliación
y de cortesía común. Al unirse al Jardín Comunitario de Chelsea, usted se compromete a cumplir con
todas las reglas de membresía enumeradas y a respetar las reglas de etiqueta en el jardín.

Chelsea Community Garden 2021 Rules of Membership

Versión en español

COVID-19 Rules Addendum:

  • Masks must be worn at all times
  • Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others
  • Gardeners are encouraged to practice good hand hygiene
  • Do not come to the garden if you exhibit COVID-19 symptoms

Failure to comply with rules 1-4 will result in non-renewal of your bed for the following season. Gardeners must communicate with the steering committee if they cannot fulfill these duties for any reason.

  1. Gardeners are responsible for weeding the paths around their bed (on both sides) in addition to their own plot
  2. Gardeners are responsible for at least one additional duty or task on the assigned duties list. For the 2021 growing season, each bed will be allocated a communal area to be kept weed free.
  3. Gardeners must prepare their bed for winter by November 30th. This includes removing remaining weeds, dead plants and rotting plant material.
  4. Gardeners must begin working the bed no later than May 15th, or risk forfeiting the bed and their garden fee.
  5. Chelsea Community Garden is an organic garden and non-organic products are not permitted. This includes fertilizers as well as pest control and weed control products. Non-organic plants and seeds are permitted. If you need help with pest issues, contact chelseamagarden@gmail.com
  6. Gardeners must take home all the trash they bring to the garden. This includes plant pots, compost bags, coffee cups, water bottles, etc. The garden does not provide trash cans except for garden events.
  7. Gardeners should not weed, water, prune, pick crops, or alter in any way another gardener’s bed without permission.
  8. Children must be supervised in the garden, especially when using any tools or the hose. For safety reasons, children are not allowed inside the shed and children’s use of metal tools is prohibited.
  9. Smoking, vaping, alcoholic beverages and illegal substances are forbidden in the garden and immediately adjacent areas. Radios must be played softly. Pets are prohibited in the garden.
  10. The tool shed is a communal space and not for personal items. Personal items left in the shed may be used by other gardeners or thrown away.
  11. Only the Garden Steering Committee can assign plots. Gardeners must be Chelsea residents or have strong Chelsea ties.
  12. Gardeners pay an annual garden fee based on the size of their plot. The fee is due at the first garden meeting of the year or by April 18h. Failure to pay by this date will result in your bed being assigned to someone on the waitlist.

A $5.00 key deposit is paid by new gardeners and will be returned when the key is turned in to the Treasurer.

Yearly Garden Fees for 2021

  • Full Size Plots (plots 1 – 30): Adult $25 / Seniors (60+) $15
  • Medium Size Plot (plots 31 & 32): Adult $15 / Seniors (60+) $10
  • High Beds (plots A – F): Adult $15 / Seniors (60+) $10

Membership to the Chelsea Community Garden requires adherence to all rules of membership and common courtesy. By joining the Chelsea Community Garden, you agree to abide by all rules of membership as listed and respect rules of etiquette in the garden.

Fall Festival

The garden’s fall festival will be October 19th, 2019 (rain date: Oct 20th) from noon to 4pm.

Save the date!

Joining the garden

Come join us in our efforts to create a healthy space for Chelsea families!

We are a 100% membership-run organization. Our “community” garden means just that; our members contribute time and energy to the garden’s up keep, attend several meetings per year, volunteer on the Steering Committee and participate in garden projects such as the “Scarecrows in the Garden” exhibit in the Chelsea Art Walk.

Please review our By-Laws and Garden Rules. To sign up or for more information, please send an e-mail to chelseamagarden@gmail.com

Rules of Membership to the Chelsea Gardeners Association

EDIT May 4th 2021: The Garden rules have been revised. The new rules can be found here.

  1. Gardeners must be Chelsea residents or have strong Chelsea ties.
  2. Gardeners are required to participate in at least 2 workdays for a total of 6 hours.
  3. Gardeners who have contributed less than the required 6 hours at the end of the season pay a penalty of $10.00 per missing hour if they wish to renew for the next year.
  4. Gardeners are responsible for weeding the paths around their plot. 
  5. Gardeners are responsible for at least one additional duty or task on the assigned duties list.
  6. Gardeners must begin working the plot no later than May 15th or it and the garden fee will be forfeited. The $5.00 key deposit will be returned when the key is turned in to the Treasurer. 
  7. Gardeners must prepare the plot for winter and return the key no later than November 30th or at the last garden meeting of the year or the plot will not be renewed for the following season. 
  8. Alcoholic beverages & illegal substances are forbidden in the garden & immediately adjacent areas. 
  9. Radios must be played softly. 
  10. Only the Garden Coordinator may assign plots. 
  11. Gardeners do not remove anything from another gardener’s plot without permission.  Plots assigned to other people are not your responsibility and must be left alone regardless of your opinion of what is needed, unless you have permission from that gardener. 
  12. Children must be supervised in the garden, especially when using the hose and water.  For safety reasons, children are not allowed inside the shed and children’s use of metal tools is prohibited. 
  13. Pets are prohibited in the garden. 
  14. Smoking is prohibited in the garden. 
  15. The community garden is semi-organic. Gardeners must follow organic gardening principles for pest and weed control, using only biological or mechanical methods and products certified organic.  Non-organic products are permitted only for fertilization of your own plot. Non-organic plants are permitted.
  16. Gardeners pay an annual garden fee and a $5.00 key deposit. 
  17. Returning gardeners must apply and pay the annual fee at the first Chelsea Gardener’s Association membership meeting of the year or by March 1st.