16 Jul Mountain Village: First Community Garden Takes Root
The Town of Mountain Village opened its first community garden – Mountain Village Roots –last month.
Work began on the 5,000- square-foot garden two weeks ago, and the finished product is 24 raised, wooden garden beds available in one size – four feet by twelve feet. If needed, 12 more beds could be added. The garden is located at 415 Mountain Village Boulevard next to Village Court Apartments (VCA). The town is now accepting applications, which can be found online at townofmountainvillage.com/roots.
“Mountain Village has a strong desire to create a more sustainable community and offer additional amenities for our residents and those living at VCA, which was the impetus for building Mountain Village Roots,” explained Community Development Director Chris Hawkins.
This fenced garden allows gardeners to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. Since it is an organic garden, herbicides, pesticides and commercial fertilizer are not allowed. Garden beds can be reserved by individuals, groups, families, organization and businesses living or working in Mountain Village, and all growers must supply their own tools, plantings and any necessary soil, compost or mulch.
According to Hawkins, Mountain Village Roots is a collaborative project between Mountain Village and Telluride Ski & Golf Company (TSG): the town constructed the garden with grading, irrigation, fencing and soil, and TSG has allowed the town to use of a portion of their land under Lift 10 to construct the garden.
“If it is good for the community, it is good for us,” TSG President Greg Pack said. “We are pleased to be able to assist with this worthwhile project.”
According to Hawkins, TSG’s willingness to work with the town and approve a long-term lease agreement, which includes the garden and a number of soon-to-be added amenities for VCA residents, is vital to improving the Mountain Village lifestyle.
The garden season runs from early June to October 31, and is open during daylight hours only. The garden bed fee is $25, which helps pay for water and administrative costs. Though the town does manage the garden, volunteers are needed. If interested, contact VCA Assistant Property Manger Raul Peralta at rperalta@mtnvillage.org.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Mountain Village, situated in the heart of the breathtaking San Juan Mountains, was incorporated in 1995 as a home rule municipality. Its founders envisioned a European-style ski-in/ski-out, pedestrian-friendly destination resort that would complement the historic mining town of Telluride. A three-stage gondola transportation system connects the Town of Mountain Village with the Town of Telluride. Situated at 9,500 feet, Mountain Village is comparably a world apart from other resorts: it is innately spectacular, beautifully orchestrated and planned, and overflowing with style, charm and sophistication. For more information, please visit us on the Web at townofmountainvillage.com.
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