Summit Edible Landscape proposal

 

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SUMMIT Community Garden + Bulk-Buy Food Co-op
For our 55+ gated neighborhood

  • Fresh, organic produce steps from your door
  • Lower grocery bills via wholesale co-op pricing
  • Active, low-impact gardening for better health
  • Beautiful, low-maintenance garden replaces an empty lawn the landscapers must mow—reduces HOA costs & boosts curb appeal
  • Pollinator-friendly landscaping boosts property value
  • Hands-on workshops: seed starting, compost, more
  • Volunteer on your terms—5 min or full project lead

How would you like to join?

📧 Email Sergio – Garden Project
In the subject line write “Summit Garden Project”
Tell us: (1) name(s), (2) home address, (3) how you’d like to help 

 • Keep me updated
  • Sign a petition of support
  • Volunteer (light tasks)
  • Volunteer (project lead)

Your note goes to two resident coordinators only and is never shared.

Next Steps

  1. Aim for 150 interested households by July 31, 2025
  2. Hold an info session (in-person + Zoom)
  3. Vote: HOA committee vs resident-run club
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.”


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