Finally got the fence up at the Epworth Veggie Garden. This project has been 3 weeks (3 Saturdays) in the making. There's actually a bit more work to be done such as putting the wood chips around the fence on top of the weed fabric. Everyone seems incredibly pleased with how the fence turned out. The posts are made of cedar with makes them one of the most "environmentally friendly" choice (as opposed to treated wood 4 x 4 posts). The cedar should last quite a while. We cemented in the 4 corner posts and just tapped in the dirt really well with the other 12 posts. We put up a green vinyl covered "rabbit" fence which blends into the landscape nicely and will help keep out four-legged critters. (Can you see the fence inthe picture above? Its there - click on the picture and it should open up a large image)
Fences are often a big topic of discussing in community gardens. Fences can serve a number of different purposes. Some fences are designed to keep others out. These fences might be made of barbed wire or types of metal. Fences might have locks on them as to only allow those with a key to enter. Some community gardens lock items in order to keep them safe. Our decision at Epworth Veggie Garden was to have a fence that would define the boundaries of the garden, keep out the dogs and rabbits, but still be inviting for others to come into the garden.
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