East Central Community Council » Gardens, Parks & Open Space

Commitment to Gardens, Parks & Open Space

5 January 2019

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Victory Park, University Gardens Neighborhood Faultline Gardens, University Gardens Neighborhood Reservoir Park, University Gardens Neighborhood 800 East and 1200 East Parkings, University Gardens and Bryant Park Neighborhoods Legacy Garden, University Gardens Neighborhood Gilgal Sculpture Garden, Bennion Gardens Neighborhood

University Neighborhood Community Garden

22 May 2015

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Due to the generous support and commitment towards community from Intermountain Salt Lake Clinic, the UNC is proud to add this beautiful garden space to our long tradition of parks, open space and gardens. The UNC has entered into a long term lease for this community garden space. Various rules have been established to both […]

How Our Community Garden Works

20 May 2015

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HOW OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKS We Garden Organically Our goal is to create and nurture healthy soil and environment. Chemical herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers are not allowed. Certified organic seeds and seedlings are encouraged, but not required. Please read the Organic Standards for more information on organic restrictions and recommendations. Water Use and […]

Is Community Gardening Right for You?

20 May 2015

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Is Community Gardening Right for You? The following information may be useful to you if you are thinking about becoming a gardener in this neighborhood council community garden. Benefits and Rewards Despite the extra responsibilities, community gardening is immensely popular with many benefits! If you’ve never gardened in a community garden before, you can look […]

Helen’s Neighborhood Demonstration Orchard- Spring 2014

1 October 2014

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Water Wise Gardening

1 March 2014

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How Much Water Is Enough? On average, most vegetables need around 1-2 inches of water per week. During March and April, cooler temperatures and spring rains will usually provide most of your watering needs, although occasional hand watering may be required for seeds and seedlings. When temperatures rise in May, the irrigation system will be […]

Our Garden Policies

2 February 2014

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GARDEN POLICIES updated January 2017 Various rules and policies have been established to manage this garden space. All policies and rules have been established to ensure compliance with the lease agreement, protect and secure the safety of all and provide a positive gardening experience for all those who participate. If you are interested in joining […]

Helen’s Neighborhood Demonstration Orchard

3 December 2013

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Named in honor of Helen Clawson Wells, great grand daughter of Brigham Young, University Gardens Neighborhood planted 60 apple and pear trees on October 15, 2011 in what was Salt Lake City’s first urban orchard on the corner of 100 South and 1100 East. This orchard will include Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonagold apple trees; Anjou, Bartlett, […]