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Registration for the Effingham Community Garden is now Open The Effingha m Community Garden is now in its second year. The Community Garden is a joi nt venture between the Effingham Park District, Effingham U of I Master Gar deners and the City of Effingham. The Passalacqua family graciously allowed us to open up this land to the community and offer sectioned-off plots for gardening. The garden plots are located south of Bob's Salvage and directl y behind the building that houses Poss Music, Gotcha by the Hair and Tan Ex press. To get started on renting a plot of your own, contact the Effingham Park District, U of I Extension Office or Effingham Visitor Center for a re gistration packet. Plots will begin to be assigned in late March, but regis tration packets will be accepted at the park district until all plots have been filled. The community garden season will run from April 1st to Novembe r 1st. Plots come in two sizes this year. You can get a large plot (15 ft x 15 ft) for $25 a season or a small plot (6 ft x 15 ft) for $15 a season, fo r residents of the City of Effingham. The community garden provides wheelba rrows, hoses and water for all gardening needs. There is a compost pile ons ite. A picnic table is also available for use by gardeners. The Community G arden is looking for someone to donate a used tiller, a garden hose and gar dening tools. The community garden is not currently handicap accessible, bu t accommodations are planned for future seasons. This year a 4H group will be using the garden for their program, "Invest an Acre." All produce from t his program will go to local food banks. We look forward to encouraging our youth to understand and enjoy gardening and the products of their labor. T he U of I Master Gardeners are available to help with any questions or conc erns during the season. The Master Gardeners hold office hours one day a we ek at the Effingham Extension Office. Throughout the season, the Master Gar deners will hold "work days" at the community garden to offer assistance an d expertise. For further guidelines or questions, please contact the Effing ham Park District at 217-342-4415 or the Effingham Visitors Center at 217-3 42-5310.