Ladonia Community Gardens - Grand Opening

At the Gardens,you will find 15' X 20' garden plots designated for individuals and families to grow produce for their family, food banks and their own profit at the upcoming monthly seasonal Farmers & Arts Markets.    Master Gardeners from Bonham will be assisting us to make the Gardens a success and will gladly mentor our members and Ladonia citizens in all aspects of gardening.

Members are asked to donate just a little of their time and labor to reap a reasonable crop.    One third of the community crop will be reserved for members.    One third of the crop will be to sustain the Ladonia Farmers and Arts Market and the Gardens itself, and one third is already dedicated to the local Food Banks to benefit those who need assistance providing nutritious food for their families.

Fannindel Ag Department will have access to specifically designated Fannindel Garden Plots, and can also participate with the 'Community Garden Plots'.

There is no fee to be a member or to have an individual or family plot.    You must be a member to gain access to the gardens and must follow the common sense rules and guidelines of CDGC at LCG.

Funding for the non-profit Gardens will come from various sources such as the 'Antique Rose Dedication Garden', community residents, local & regional businesses, our F&A Markets, local fund raiser projects and possibly from grants.

Our Farmers and Arts Markets will also be a venue for local artisans to sell their hand made arts & crafts and hand crafted furniture, as well as antiques, primitives, foods & natural products and will simply be a fun place to visit with family, friends & neighbors each month from late Spring thru late Autumn, depending on Mother Nature, of course!

If you want to become a CDGC member, adopt a garden plot, or ensure the future of the Gardens with donations of labor, plantings, supplies or funds, and/or selling your hand crafts, antiques or natural products at the Farmers & Arts Market… please visit City Hall or Print and Fill Out an application (at the end of this page), email us LCGardens@CityofLadonia.com or leave a message at 903-367-7011.

Together, we can and will succeed in being better people, better friends, and better neighbors living in a beautiful, friendly, respectful place for others to visit -
Where Family, Friends, and Neighbors Grow Together!             Ladonia Community Gardens

Thank you, Amanda Adams

Home Test Gardens

The Charles Doyle Gardening Club is getting ready to plant at the Ladonia Community Gardens! Families & Individuals have already planted their own plots and very shortly we shall be planting several large community plots.

We need home gardeners to grow 'test gardens'.    There are many gardeners, who don't want to leave the comforts of their home yard. The Ladonia Community Gardens has a supply of seeds for our test gardeners. You will keep your crop.    At the end of the growing season, the home gardener will give the LCG their opinions of their test crop and will save some seeds for the LC Gardens for the next year's plantings.

What exactly is the garden all about?    It's about working together with your family, friends and neighbors to make a difference in each of our lives. It's about volunteering to help those in need by providing nutritious foods through food banks.    No one should ever go hungry.

The Ladonia Community Gardens is also about entrepreneurs!

We have been given this awesome opportunity to do more than simply grow food, herbs and flowers.         You can sell these items at our upcoming Ladonia Farmers & Arts Markets.    Maybe you have a great recipe for salsa, poke sallet or another food item.    Perhaps you'll grow gourds to make bird houses, weave door wreaths or garlic braids… the list goes as far as your imagination will lead you!    We are also working with the Texas Department of Agriculture, who will guide us to help make each of our dreams of entrepreneurship come true!

You may print an application from the this page below, or you may pick one up at City Hall. There is no cost to join.

Personal Data (Please Print)
Name_______________________________________Address_____________________________________
City_________________________________________State_____________Zip________________________ Home Phone: _________________________________Work or Cell Phone:___________________________ E-Mail Address: _______________________________ Are you age 18 or older? Y N
List others who will be working with you on your plot______________________________________________
Emergency Contact:
Name __________________________________Phone _________________Relationship ______________

Conditions of the Charles Doyle Gardening Club at Ladonia Community Gardens:
You are applying to join the CDGC at the LCG. The rules of the Gardens & Club have been explained and a copy is on the back of your membership card as well as posted on the City web site.
First and foremost, please exercise common sense and courtesy.
Maintain & pick up any trash and litter (including cigarette butts) in and around your garden area.
You are responsible for any plantings, maintenance, fertilization & pest eradication of your designated garden plot area. You will need to provide your own gardening tools.
No cacti, poisonous, illegal, dangerous or overly thorny plants, please.
Safety to yourself and others is of utmost importance.
All children must be accompanied & supervised by an adult member of the Gardens at all times.
Any pet or animal (including dogs, cows, horses, etc.) found anywhere on the LCG property will be impounded at the owner’s expense.
By being accepted as a member of the LCG you are not considered an employee of the City.
You do not, nor will not own the garden bed/plot; it is entrusted to you for the duration of this season.
You must abide by any and all signage placed by the City of Ladonia.
Hours of Garden are dawn to dusk. Water will be available during this time. Please conserve this resource.

By signing below you agree to follow the rules, be courteous, and keep the LCG property clean and tidy. You agree to hold harmless Charles Doyle, the LCG board of directors, The City of Ladonia, its officials or employees for any liability, damage, loss or claim that occurs in connection with the use of the gardens by you or your guests.
I fully understand, acknowledge and agree to abide the above rules & conditions:
Print Name__________________________Signature_________________________________
Signature of Parent(if volunteer is a minor) _____________________________ Date____________
Please indicate your interest in LCG volunteer opportunities: Please circle:
No interest at this time, Planning, Fund Raising, Site Preparation, Education Programs, Board of Directors, other______________________________________ This application will be kept at Ladonia City Hall and will not be shared with the general public. (Subject to Texas Open Records Act)
LCG serves all people regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.