CHELSEA GARDEN CLUB How We Got Started NYC created 9 th Avenue bike lane tree pits Local volunteers get involved A critical event happensdestruction.

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CHELSEA GARDEN CLUB

How We Got Started NYC created 9 th Avenue bike lane tree pits Local volunteers get involved A critical event happensdestruction of tree pit plantings Senator Tom Duanes office gets involved Volunteers organize the Chelsea Garden Club Agreement with City agencies

Mission Statement We are neighbors who are interested in bringing some botanical beauty to the bike lane tree pits, so we have persuaded the City to allow us to garden there unimpeded. Anyone is welcome to join at any level of involvement. There are no dues and no formal meetings. Just a desire to keep Chelsea tree- lined and flower-filled. Flower Power! We are neighbors who are interested in bringing some botanical beauty to the bike-lane tree pits so we have persuaded the city to allow us to garden there unimpeded. Anyone is welcome to join at any level of involvement. There are no dues and no formal meetings; Just a desire to keep Chelsea tree-lined and flower-filled. Join us! Flower Power! We are neighbors who are interested in bringing some botanical beauty to the bike-lane tree pits so we have persuaded the city to allow us to garden there unimpeded. Anyone is welcome to join at any level of involvement. There are no dues and no formal meetings; Just a desire to keep Chelsea tree-lined and flower-filled. Join us! Flower Power! We are neighbors who are interested in bringing some botanical beauty to the bike-lane tree pits so we have persuaded the city to allow us to garden there unimpeded. Anyone is welcome to join at any level of involvement. There are no dues and no formal meetings; Just a desire to keep Chelsea tree-lined and flower-filled. Join us!

Key Ingredients for Success Dedicated volunteers One point person AdvocatesTreesNY, Million TreesNYC, Senator Hoylmans office, local newspaper A blog, address, Facebook (in progress) Water sources Sharing ideas and seeds Celebrate success

Taking Care of a Tree Bed is Easy SPRING Prune Clean & cultivate Compost Plant & Mulch SUMMER Water Plant Prune Weed FALL Water Prune Plant bulbs Mulch WINTER Rest

Soil Care Preparation and Enrichment: Aerate Add compost Mulch Recycle dead plant material Dont add fertilizer or other contaminants

Living Tree Care Dont plant around base of tree (15) Water tree about 20 gallons a week Dont use plants which compete with tree 2-year replacement warranty

Plant Densely

Plant Drought-Resistant Flowers

Add Variety

Control Clinging Vines and No Ivy

Key Challenge s

HazardsVandalism/Theft

Hazards--Dogs

Hazards--Bikes

Finding Dedicated Volunteers

Get a Sign

Why Garden Digging the dirt with your neighbors is an engaging outdoor activity Its great exercise Rewarding

How to Become an Urban Gardener Adopt a street tree or bike lane tree: Go online to org org Volunteer with the Chelsea Garden Club to maintain bike lane tree beds at visit our Facebook page or blog at chelseagardenclub.blogs pot.com

Available Resources Million TreesNYC Trees New York Local political leaders Block Associations and Community Boards Local newspapers Sharing learning and information Chelsea Garden Club

Flower Power! Thank You