Fireworks – 2018

Please help keep #SLC safe and avoid a $1,000 fine. Fireworks are completely banned in these areas: West of Redwood Road East of 900 East North of South Temple All City parks and green spaces The Fire Marshall has determined these areas are at particular risk for fire due to their proximity to wild land […]

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Deadline approaching: There is still room for YOU! Helen’s Neighborhood Demonstration Orchard – 2018 application

We are pleased to announce that the 2018 application for Helen’s Neighborhood Demonstration Orchard is now available. To apply click here:Helen’s Orchard Plot Application Applications available now. Application deadline is March 10, 2018.

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University Neighborhood Community Garden 2018 – Application

We are very pleased to announce that applications for the 2018 garden plots in the University Neighborhood Community Garden are now available. To apply click here: University Neighborhood Garden Application Form     Save Save Save Save Save Save Save

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University Neighborhood Community Garden

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 […]

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How Our Community Garden Works

  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 […]

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Is Community Gardening Right for You?

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 […]

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Helen’s Neighborhood Demonstration Orchard- Spring 2014

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Water Wise Gardening

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 […]

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Our Garden Policies

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 […]

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Helen’s Neighborhood Demonstration Orchard

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, […]

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