Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa Community Garden
Swannanoans — young or old; experienced or novice — have a unique opportunity to “get back to the land” in the community garden, located on Clover Lane across from the Black Mountain Children’s Home. It was founded in 2013 and is co-managed by Sandy Drake and Maureen Dillow. The garden is manned by volunteers from Warren Wilson College, the community, local churches, summer camps, and local schools. The produce from this garden goes to Bounty and Soul for distribution through our community. The volunteers also help with the care and harvest of a neighboring apple orchard.
Garden Information
2013
County:Buncombe
Participant Count:31-50
Organization:Cooperative/Communal Garden
Plot Count:NA
Type:Other Size:1/4 acre to 1 acre
Primary Production:Vegetables
Secondary Production:Flowers/greenery, Fruits, Herbs, Vegetables
Culture/Language:English & Spanish
Anyone who wants to volunteer in the garden is welcome.
Local community via a food pantry.
At this time we are surviving on grants and fund raising.
Affiliated Organization
| Type | Name | Website | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-profit organization | Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa | View site | (828) 581-9848 | - |
Production Report
| Time Period | Crop Type | Pounds Harvested |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | vegyables | 760+ |
| 2015 | " | 850+ |
| 2016 | " | 1200+ |
Contact Information
Land Ownership:
Public LandGarden Contact:
Sandy Drake828-581-9020
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Garden Location:
Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711, USAMailing Address:
Friends and Neighbors of Swannanoa Community Garden131 Central Ave
Swannanoa, NC 28778
