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• 2026 Community Garden Registration & Plot Payment

  • Start
    03/01/2026
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • End
    03/29/2026
  • Spaces left
    16

  Register

  Welcome 2026 gardeners! 

  We hope you're as excited as we are for this new growing season 

  • Please fill out all 2026 Community Registration information, make sure to include your best phone number and email to send community garden information and updates! 
  • If you had 2 plots in 2025 and confirmed you would like 2 again this year, you are cleared to register for 2 plots this year. 
  • "Sweat equity" 6 hours per plot/per season - Opening & Closing events Do Not count towards sweat equity totals. 

  **Please be sure to download, save, or print the Community Gardener's Agreement (Member Application and Release of All Claims Form) that you will digitally agree to within your registration. It will be a great reference to look over throughout the growing season. 

  If you have any questions, please reach out to your Community Garden Coordinators Madison & Kelli (contact info below)

  Madison Giroux - mnvogelsong@gmail.com &

  Kelli VanDussen - kellivd@gmail.com

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• 2026 Community Garden Opening Day! Sun 3/29

  • When
    03/29/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Community Garden

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  Opening Day at the Community Garden!

  Sunday 3/29 10AM - 1 PM 

  Come meet your fellow gardeners and help ready the garden for the 2026 season.

  Let's show our excitement for the season by knocking out the annual maintenance. 

  Please note this is the first of two mandatory work days of the season, if you are unable to attend please reach out to Community Garden Coordinators

  What To Expect/Bring:

  • Bring Shovels, Metal Rakes, Garden Hoes, Buckets or Wheelbarrows for moving wood chips/soil/weeds, Garden Gloves, Weed Whacker
  • We will be spreading wood chips in the walkways and adding on site compost to beds which have low soil lines  

  • Clearing debris and weeds from the surrounding flower beds & fence line
  • Building a few new raised garden beds to complete our upgrade
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  If you have not yet completed your 2026 Garden Registration & Plot Payment please do so as soon as possible to avoid forfeiting your plot - due 3/29/26

  • Link to registration event: https://eastrowgardenclub.org/event-6592160
  • If you need assistance completing the registration event online or need a payment extension, please let Madison or Kelli know and we can help

  
  

  See you there! 
  

  Madison & Kelli 

  Coordinator contact info:

  • Madison - 513-8787-5967 - mnvogelsong@gmail.com
  • Kelli - 616-540-3751 - kellivd@gmail.com

  
  

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• Community Garden Work Day #1 - Sun 4/12

  • When
    04/12/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Register

  Hello Gardeners!

  Our 1st community garden work day is Sunday, April 12 from 10 AM - Noon

  Our goals will include

  1. Weeding & cleaning the shared walkways and along the fence line
  2. Weeding  & cleaning the pollinator beds surrounding the garden
  3. Finish spreading any remaining mulch and soil

  Next Work Day: Sat, May 16 from 10AM - 1PM

  
  

  *REMINDER -- WEED DISPOSAL IN THE WOODS: Please spread out the weeds we dispose of in the woods so that they will break down more easily. If you have a small amount of weeds and are able, please bring them home and dispose along with your other yard waste. Please help us to comply with this "ask" so that we stay on good terms with our community.

  Gardener's Agreement: The dates for our work days are listed in the gardener's agreement posted at the link below. Please remember that you must log at least 6 hours of "sweat equity" per season.

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eavx0GKXLdlBWqoc8HMDDpxUsQ7Ey0zjtZB_fAAvzss/edit?usp=sharing

  
  

  If you cannot attend our work days, we are happy to work with you so that you can complete community tasks at other times.

  Please let Madison or Kelli know if you have any questions! Happy gardening!

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• Community Garden Work Day #2 - Sat 5/16

  • When
    05/16/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Registration is closed

  Hello Gardeners!

  Our 2nd community garden work day is Saturday, May 16 from 10 AM - Noon

  Our goals will include

  1. Weeding & cleaning the shared walkways and along the fence line
  2. Weeding  & cleaning the pollinator beds surrounding the garden
  3. Finish spreading any remaining mulch and soil

  Next Work Day: Sat, May 30 from 10AM - 1PM (Garden Walk Prep)

  
  

  *REMINDER -- WEED DISPOSAL IN THE WOODS: Please spread out the weeds we dispose of in the woods so that they will break down more easily. If you have a small amount of weeds and are able, please bring them home and dispose along with your other yard waste. Please help us to comply with this "ask" so that we stay on good terms with our community.

  Gardener's Agreement: The dates for our work days are listed in the gardener's agreement posted at the link below. Please remember that you must log at least 6 hours of "sweat equity" per season.

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eavx0GKXLdlBWqoc8HMDDpxUsQ7Ey0zjtZB_fAAvzss/edit?usp=sharing

  
  

  If you cannot attend our work days, we are happy to work with you so that you can complete community tasks at other times.

  Please let Madison or Kelli know if you have any questions! Happy gardening!

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• Community Garden Work Day #3 - Sat 5/30 - Garden Walk Prep

  • When
    05/30/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Registration is closed

  Hello Gardeners,

  We need your help to get the garden in tip top shape for the Garden Walk!

  Our 3rd community garden work day is Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM - Noon

  Our goals will include

  1. Weeding & cleaning the shared walkways and along the fence line
  2. Weeding & cleaning the pollinator beds surrounding the garden
  3. Finish spreading any remaining mulch and soil
  4. Tidying garden surrounding areas, unused tomato cages and/or stakes, hoses, etc. 

  Next Work Day: Sat, June 20 from 10AM - 1PM 

  
  

  *REMINDER -- WEED DISPOSAL IN THE WOODS: Please spread out the weeds we dispose of in the woods so that they will break down more easily. If you have a small amount of weeds and are able, please bring them home and dispose along with your other yard waste. Please help us to comply with this "ask" so that we stay on good terms with our community.

  Gardener's Agreement: The dates for our work days are listed in the gardener's agreement posted at the link below. Please remember that you must log at least 6 hours of "sweat equity" per season.

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eavx0GKXLdlBWqoc8HMDDpxUsQ7Ey0zjtZB_fAAvzss/edit?usp=sharing

  
  

  If you cannot attend our work days, we are happy to work with you so that you can complete community tasks at other times.

  Please let Madison or Kelli know if you have any questions! Happy gardening!

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• 2026 Garden Walk Pre-sale TICKET

  • Start
    06/06/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    06/07/2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Newport, Kentucky

  SAVE THE DATE

  
  

        

  The 28th Newport Garden Walk presented by The East Row Garden Club.

  Saturday & Sunday,  June 6 & 7, 2026

  Many selected private gardens will open for your enjoyment.

  
  

  Online Tickets Sales begin Thursday, May 1, 2026
  

  The Garden Walk will be held rain or shine.  No refunds.

  Payment must be entered at time of online reservation. 

  Online reservations are not held unless payment is received.

  
  

  Day of Event Ticket Sales, Will Call, and Vendors will all be centrally located at:

  St.  John's United Church

  415 Park Ave

  Newport, KY 41071

  
  

  Payments made on day of event will be charged the full $25 fee and can be made with Cash or Card.  No Checks.

  
  

  Parking Lots are available at:

  1 - Watertower Square parking lot located at corner of 6th St and Washington Ave (enter from Washington Ave)

  2 - Masonic Lodge lot located at corner of 6th St and Park Ave (enter from Park Ave)

  Please be aware that most of the gardens are not wheelchair accessible. 
  

  
  

  For over 28 years, Greater Cincinnati flower and plant lovers have come to see Newport home owners show off their lovely gardens.

  
  

  

    Complimentary Cold Beverage will be available in the Hospitality area.

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• Community Garden Work Day #4 - Sat 6/20

  • When
    06/20/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Registration is closed

  Hello Gardeners,

  Our 4th community garden work day is Saturday, June 20 from 10 AM - Noon

  Our goals will include

  1. Weeding & cleaning the shared walkways and along the fence line
  2. Weeding & cleaning the pollinator beds surrounding the garden

  Next Work Day: Sun , July 19 from 10AM - 1PM 

  
  

  *REMINDER -- WEED DISPOSAL IN THE WOODS: Please spread out the weeds we dispose of in the woods so that they will break down more easily. If you have a small amount of weeds and are able, please bring them home and dispose along with your other yard waste. Please help us to comply with this "ask" so that we stay on good terms with our community.

  Gardener's Agreement: The dates for our work days are listed in the gardener's agreement posted at the link below. Please remember that you must log at least 6 hours of "sweat equity" per season.

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eavx0GKXLdlBWqoc8HMDDpxUsQ7Ey0zjtZB_fAAvzss/edit?usp=sharing

  
  

  If you cannot attend our work days, we are happy to work with you so that you can complete community tasks at other times.

  Please let Madison or Kelli know if you have any questions! Happy gardening!

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• Community Garden Work Day #5 - Sun 7/19

  • When
    07/19/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Registration is closed

  Hello Gardeners,

  Our 5th community garden work day is Sunday, July 19 from 10 AM - Noon

  Our goals will include

  1. Weeding & cleaning the shared walkways and along the fence line
  2. Weeding & cleaning the pollinator beds surrounding the garden

  Next Work Day: Sat, Aug 15 from 10AM - 1PM 

  
  

  *REMINDER -- WEED DISPOSAL IN THE WOODS: Please spread out the weeds we dispose of in the woods so that they will break down more easily. If you have a small amount of weeds and are able, please bring them home and dispose along with your other yard waste. Please help us to comply with this "ask" so that we stay on good terms with our community.

  Gardener's Agreement: The dates for our work days are listed in the gardener's agreement posted at the link below. Please remember that you must log at least 6 hours of "sweat equity" per season.

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eavx0GKXLdlBWqoc8HMDDpxUsQ7Ey0zjtZB_fAAvzss/edit?usp=sharing

  
  

  If you cannot attend our work days, we are happy to work with you so that you can complete community tasks at other times.

  Please let Madison or Kelli know if you have any questions! Happy gardening!

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• Community Garden Work Day #6 - Sat 8/15

  • When
    08/15/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Registration is closed

  Hello Gardeners,

  Our 6th community garden work day is Saturday, Aug 15 from 10 AM - Noon

  Our goals will include

  1. Weeding & cleaning the shared walkways and along the fence line
  2. Weeding & cleaning the pollinator beds surrounding the garden

  Next Work Day: Sun ,  Sept 20 from 10AM - 1PM 

  
  

  *REMINDER -- WEED DISPOSAL IN THE WOODS: Please spread out the weeds we dispose of in the woods so that they will break down more easily. If you have a small amount of weeds and are able, please bring them home and dispose along with your other yard waste. Please help us to comply with this "ask" so that we stay on good terms with our community.

  Gardener's Agreement: The dates for our work days are listed in the gardener's agreement posted at the link below. Please remember that you must log at least 6 hours of "sweat equity" per season.

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eavx0GKXLdlBWqoc8HMDDpxUsQ7Ey0zjtZB_fAAvzss/edit?usp=sharing

  
  

  If you cannot attend our work days, we are happy to work with you so that you can complete community tasks at other times.

  Please let Madison or Kelli know if you have any questions! Happy gardening!

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• Community Garden Work Day #7 - Sun 9/20

  • When
    09/20/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Registration is closed

  Hello Gardeners,

  Our 7th community garden work day is Sunday, Sept 20 from 10 AM - Noon

  Our goals will include

  1. Weeding & cleaning the shared walkways and along the fence line
  2. Weeding & cleaning the pollinator beds surrounding the garden

  Next Work Day: Sat,  Oct 17 from 10AM - 1PM 

  *REMINDER -- WEED DISPOSAL IN THE WOODS: Please spread out the weeds we dispose of in the woods so that they will break down more easily. If you have a small amount of weeds and are able, please bring them home and dispose along with your other yard waste. Please help us to comply with this "ask" so that we stay on good terms with our community.

  Gardener's Agreement: The dates for our work days are listed in the gardener's agreement posted at the link below. Please remember that you must log at least 6 hours of "sweat equity" per season.

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eavx0GKXLdlBWqoc8HMDDpxUsQ7Ey0zjtZB_fAAvzss/edit?usp=sharing

  
  

  If you cannot attend our work days, we are happy to work with you so that you can complete community tasks at other times.

  Please let Madison or Kelli know if you have any questions! Happy gardening!

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• Community Garden Work Day #8 - Sat 10/17

  • When
    10/17/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  Registration is closed

  Hello Gardeners,

  This will be your last opportunity to earn sweat equity hours during a community garden work day..
  

  Our 8th & final garden work day is Saturday, Oct 17 from 10 AM - Noon

  Our goals will include

  1. Weeding & cleaning the shared walkways and along the fence line
  2. Weeding & cleaning the pollinator beds surrounding the garden
  3. Begin the process of clearing out garden debris from plots

  Closing & Cleanout Day is Saturday Nov 14 from 10AM - 1PM 

  • Please note, Closing & Cleanout Day is our second of the two mandatory work days of the season. If you know you are not able attend, please reach out to Community Garden Coordinators to make separate  arrangements 

  *REMINDER -- WEED DISPOSAL IN THE WOODS: Please spread out the weeds we dispose of in the woods so that they will break down more easily. If you have a small amount of weeds and are able, please bring them home and dispose along with your other yard waste. Please help us to comply with this "ask" so that we stay on good terms with our community.

  Gardener's Agreement: The dates for our work days are listed in the gardener's agreement posted at the link below. Please remember that you must log at least 6 hours of "sweat equity" per season.

  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eavx0GKXLdlBWqoc8HMDDpxUsQ7Ey0zjtZB_fAAvzss/edit?usp=sharing

  
  

  If you cannot attend our work days, we are happy to work with you so that you can complete community tasks at other times.

  Please let Madison or Kelli know if you have any questions! Happy gardening!

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• Community Garden Closing & Cleanout Day! Sat 11/14

  • When
    11/14/2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Community Garden

  Registration is closed

  Closing & Cleanout Day at the Community Garden!

  Saturday 11/14 10AM - 1 PM 

  
  

  Let's close out our gardening season and celebrate together. 

  Today we will put our garden to bed for the winter and get ready to begin dreaming of next season.  

  Please note, Closing & Cleanout Day is our second of the two mandatory work days of the season. If you know you are not able attend, please reach out to Community Garden Coordinators to make separate  arrangements

  
  

  Our goals will include

  1.  Weeding & cleaning the shared walkways and along the fence line
  2.  Weeding & cleaning the the pollinator beds surrounding the garden
  3.  Final clearing out garden debris from plots

  
  

  IMPORTANT - Per the Gardener's Agreement - Garden beds Must be clean and clear of plant debris by Thanksgiving. Exceptions granted for overwintering herbs/plants only. Failure to have garden bed cleared out by Thanksgiving can result in your non-renewal or dismissal from the community garden. 

  Thank you for a wonderful season! 
  

  Madison & Kelli 

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