This is the site of the garden to be. Not Eden, Yet.

There are some interesting things going on today. I thought I would just attach the emails. I sent a emal to Jean Cope. She is the gardening columnist for the Kingsport Times News. The following 2 emails are her reply

Re: Idea for News Column - Great!
From:
"Jeanne Cope"

To:
"Brian Kramer"
Hi Brian, sorry to be late answering your message. I have thought so much about that wonderful project and the benefit to the community from accomplishing it. Several things come to mind, first it is so important and beneficial that I believe the Kingsport Times News would be willing to send a photographer and staff writer to cover the news and I suggest you contact them in this regard. A feature article would be very interesting to many people and could contain more words than the 425 they request from me. Additionally, it would be great if the Master Gardeners in your area would agree to provide assistance on a regular basis throughout the growing season. The person to contact is Doug Hilton, who decides which projects the MG's can sign up for and gain credit hours for their year's total hours in community service. He does not have a computer, but his phone is 423/239-9433. I would appreciate if you would let me know the outcome with the paper and Doug. Best of good wishes to you in this project.
Jeanne Cope
The Joyful Gardener
jectn3@embarqmail.com


Re: Idea for News Column - one more idea...
From:
"Jeanne Cope"
To: "Brian Kramer"

Brian, contact Sam Jones (a lady Samantha). She began a community garden in downtown Johnson City about 2 or 3 years ago. The town donated the land and did the heavy preparation. She can give you some ideas that will also help speed your project. Her email is:
Sam Jones: simpleintn@yahoo.com The also has a wonderful newsletter with many great ideas.
Bye for now,
Jeanne

I also started working in ernest on getting some product donated for the garden. The following letter was delivered to The Home Depot this afternoon.

Home Depot
Angie Birothe, Store Manager
Kingsport TN

Dear M/S Birothe,

The City of Church Hill has approved plans for a garden for the Church Hill Senior Citizen’s Center. A plot near City Hall has been identified and the City will plow and till the site for the CHSC. Like most governmental units, funds for the City are tight. The program, as approved, requires that the project be self-funded and self-regulated. Assistance is being provided by the Tennessee Master Gardener’s program, the USDA Extension service, and members of the CHSC. A copy of the Proposal, implementation plan and plot diagram is attached.

We are seeking assistance from The Home Depot to provide materials for the raised beds. The plot diagram is an ambitious project and can be done in two or three phases. The following construction materials are needed:
• Treated 2”x 6”- 8’
• Treated 2”x 8”- 8’
• Treated 2”x 8” – 10’
• Treated 2”x 8” – 12’
• 3” Deck Screws
Thank you very much for your consideration. The garden will provide many benefits to the center Members as well as educational opportunities to Church Hill Elementary School Students. If you have any questions about the project, you may contact me at 423-256-2152 or kramerbwestie@yahoo.com.