REES & SUMACH COMMUNITY GARDEN HAS WAITING LIST FOR THE 2012 SEASON
The Rees & Sumach Community Garden plots are basically full, however we have a waiting list for interested gardeners, from which available plots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We are also referring interested gardeners to the new Walla Walla University Community Garden located on Birch Street in College Place a half block north of Whitman Drive. For information on the WWU Community Garden, email Jimmy Wilhelm at immyjay4@gmail.com or call 509-301-2806.
The Rees & Sumach Community Garden is located at the corner of Rees and Sumach streets on land donated by Whitman College, and features 30 individual plots, 10' x 20' each, and several common areas. Applications should be sent to Rees & Sumach Garden at PO Box 1222, Walla Walla. See the link on this page to our Application Form.
The garden is sponsored by the North Main Area Neighborhood Association. Community sponsors and members are also needed to help provide ongoing support for the project. See our Membership and Sponsors link.
This site features garden progress and rules, information on membership and sponsorships, and useful links to other community gardens and associations.
Leadership for the Rees & Sumach project is being provided by long-time area gardener Bob Biles, and neighborhood resident Dan Clark, who serve as garden master and garden coordinator. Others involved in leading specific work areas include neighbors Ross Osborn, Norm Osterman, and Barbara Daniel, and community member Marti Buck.
Garden membership includes access to a listserve for sharing gardening questions and information.
For more information, contact Bob Biles at 525-7139 Dan Clark at 522-0399, or email rees.sumach@charter.net.
See the links above for application forms, membership & sponsorship, garden rules in English & Spanish, and links to other gardens and groups.
