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Appendix

Benefits of Gardens

[1.1] Health benefits of gardening: https://healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/health-benefits-of-gardening/
[1.2] Environmental, health, and social benefits of gardens: https://greenleafcommunities.org/the-many-benefits-of-community- gardens/
[1.3] Benefits of gardening for people with disabilities: https://riseservicesinc.org/the-benefits-of-gardening-for-people-with- disabilities/

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Fundraising

[2.1] Paid grant search engine: https://candid.org/?fcref=lr
[2.2] Government grant search engine: https://www.grants.gov
[2.3] Friends and Family Donation Letter
[2.4] Consistent Donor Letter
[2.5] Coffee Event Presentation
[2.6] Donation Form
[2.7] Crowdfunding - Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com
[2.8] Crowdfunding – Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/
[2.9] Crowdfunding – Fundly: https://fundly.com/
[2.10] Legal regulations for selling produce: https://bizfluent.com/how-5669685-register-home-kitchen-
commercial.html

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Building a Garden

[3.1] Soil testing: https://www.planetnatural.com/soil-testing/
[3.2] Garden Site Selection and Size
[3.3] Final Garden Layout
[3.4] Guide to Building Permits and Forms for Westchester County
[3.5] Presentation for Land Use (Seeking landowner approval from vestry of church) [3.6] Memo of Understanding with Landowner

[3.7] Neighbor Meeting Invite
[3.8] Landscaping fabric: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/use-black-landscaping-fabric-garden-51042.html
[3.9] Selecting an irrigation system: https://www.gardeners.com/how-to/how-to-choose-a-watering-system/8747.html [3.10] General raised bed building ideas: https://www.lowes.com/n/how-to/how-to-build-a-raised-garden-bed
[3.11] Specific raised bed building instructions: https://morningchores.com/raised-garden-bed-plans/
[3.12] Guide on Raised Beds, Soil Health, and Container Gardening
[3.13] Growing Vegetables in Containers

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Gardening

[4.1] Specific soil maintenance tips: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/vegetable-garden-soil.htm [4.2] Organic soil supplement – Green Sand: https://www.thespruce.com/organic-fertilizer-green-sand-2539762
[4.3] Organic soil supplement – Kelp Mix: https://www.alisorganics.com/blogs/news/6851688-kelp-and-its-many-uses
[4.4] Organic soil supplement – Lobster Compost: https://coastofmaine.com/product/lobstermeal/

[4.5] Choosing cover crops: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/cover-crops-garden.htm [4.6] PCG Planting Chart
[4.7] Vegetable planting schedules by zone: https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/planting-schedules/
[4.8] Suggested Vegetable Varieties to Grow in Westchester

[4.9] Fall Growing Guide for Westchester
[4.10] Starting plants indoors: https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-seeds-indoors-lights-heat-pads-37305.html [4.11] Simple Seed Starting Pamphlet
[4.12] Guide for Planting Cycles and Native Plants
[4.13] Vegetable Planting Calendar for Westchester
[4.14] Seeds buying: Johnny’s Selected Seeds: https://www.johnnyseeds.com
[4.15] Guide for Supporting Pollination
[4.16] PCG Garden Operations Calendar
[4.17] Chart of Optimal Storage for Fruits and Vegetables
[4.18] Growing Guide

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Volunteers

[5.1] Policy Against Sexual Harassment (made by a lawyer volunteer)
[5.2] Farmers Market Donation Manager Responsibilities
[5.3] Transportation Waiver
[5.4] List of Westchester food pantries: https://childrensvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Westchester-County-Food-Pantries.pdf

[5.5] Simple Recipe Cards

[5.6] Yoga at the Garden Email Communication

[5.7] Hunger Video

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Organization Setup

[6.1] Responsibilities of Board Members [6.1] Board Meeting Update
[6.2] Responsibilities of the Chairman

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Marketing and Communications

[7.1] Supporter and Volunteer Signup Sheet [7.2] Event Cheat Sheet
[7.3] Event Handout
[7.4] Event Handout Slip

[7.5] Social Media Flyer

[7.6] Food Forum 2017 held by Bedford 2020: http://bedford2020.org/foodforum/ [7.7] Garden-Related Movie Showing Flyer
[7.8] Promotional item purveyor: 4imprint: https://www.4imprint.com
[7.9] Promotional item purveyor: Vistaprint: https://www.vistaprint.com

[7.10] Marketing and Communications Budget
[7.11] Veggie tattoos the PCG buys: https://www.tatertats.com
[7.12] Volunteer Request for Event Email
[7.13] Successful Event Email
[7.14] Volunteer Opportunities Email
[7.15] 2019 PCG Overview Email
[7.16] Email Communication Calendar
[7.17] Garlic Growing Pamphlet
[7.18] Email organizer: Constant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com
[7.19] Free email organizer: Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com
[7.20] Volunteer organizer: SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com
[7.21] PCG Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Pleasantville-Community-Garden-631664680207519
[7.22] PCG Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/pvillegarden/
[7.23] PCG Twitter page: https://twitter.com/pvillegarden
[7.24] PCG website: www.pvillegarden.org
[7.25] Website builder: Weebly: https://www.weebly.com
[7.26] Website builder: Wix: https://www.wix.com
[7.27] Press Release
[7.28] The Pleasantville Commuter podcast about PCG: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-pleasantville-commuter- 43075431/episode/09-how-a-good-idea-43923223/
[7.29] Organic Gardener Podcast about PCG: https://organicgardenerpodcast.com/podcast-2/128-pleasantville-community- gardens-devin-juros-west-chester-ny/

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WRITTEN BY: Devin Juros with David Juros, Beth Devito, Katie Beatley, Steve Lord

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MANAGED + ORGANIZED BY: David Juros

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EDITED + MATERIALS BY: Sonia Mahajan, Liby Kokes, Nianguo Liu, Fiona Laird, Pralaya Cuomo

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EDITED BY: Margot Juros, Wendy Fried, Mariel Pica

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GUIDE LAYOUT + DESIGN: Jenny Wei

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WEBSITE DESIGN: Luci Jones

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SPECIAL THANKS TO: Anjali Sauthoff

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