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“We might think we are nurturing our garden, but of course it’s our garden that is really nurturing us.” – Jenny Uglow
The idea of creating a community garden in the ball field on Winston Ave. was presented at the 2025 annual meeting, and was voted on and approved by the neighborhood. Creation of the garden is underway and will occupy a small piece of the ball field (500 square yards), allowing ample room for those who utilize the ball field for dog walking and other activities.
Right now we're developing a list of neighbors who are interested in learning more and having a plot. Please click below if you're interested and we'll keep you up to date via email with developments!
Community Garden Benefits
Community gardens have many benefits and their popularity has been increasing across Cape Cod.
help reconnect our residents to nature
build a stronger community
improve wellness and decrease stress
provide residents with high quality produce
Location
The community garden is located in the field off Winston Ave. At the 2025 annual meeting, the neighborhood voted on and approved for 500 square yards to be set aside for the garden
There’s ample space in the field for a garden, while leaving room for dog walking, ball playing and other field usage. The Google Earth image shows the garden's footprint in the ball field.
Garden Expenses
Participation in the community garden is completely free—there are no membership fees or costs to reserve a plot. However, gardeners are responsible for providing their own materials, including raised beds, soil, seeds, plants, and any gardening supplies they wish to use. We provide the space and opportunity; you provide the tools to make your garden grow.
Garden Progress & Future Plans
Our first season has been a success! The full sunlight allowed us to harvest radishes, broccoli, beets, fennel, carrots, and snap peas. Thanks to donated rocks and a Facebook Marketplace arbor, we've created a charming rock wall entranceway and two garden beds. For 2026, we're planning corn, beans, squash, and a pumpkin patch—and so far, we've had no pest or deer problems.
Water Supply
Initially, we anticipated needing $4,000 for a town water hookup, but our first season proved otherwise. A simple rain barrel and watering can met all our needs beautifully. For 2026, we'll continue using our rain barrel—filled by rainfall and supplemented with 5-gallon buckets as needed—which provides sufficient water for our current garden size. As the garden expands and more plots are added, we can revisit the water hookup idea, but for now, our low-cost solution is working perfectly.
Right now we're developing a list of neighbors who are interested in learning more and having a plot. Please click below if you're interested and we'll keep you up to date via email with developments!
These garden rules have been adapted from the Valley Bars Community Garden in Pocasset.
With help from volunteers, the WPCA garden will grow better each year through all our efforts.
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