Vegetable garden

[scrapple]

I think a selling point for Dan is whether or not he can have a vegetable garden. I think he'd even entertain the notion of a community plot. But his ability to plant and harvest is very important. Does TV allow such things or do you know of a way around this? Maybe another place? I tried telling him there's a Farmer's Market, but that's not even going to be close for him.

[l2ridehd]

I also wish there was a way to have a garden. You can do some things in pots on the lanai, tomatoes, herbs, and a few others, rosemary does very well as a shrub, but a small garden 20X30 or so would be great. Maybe we should buy a small piece of land near by and start a business of renting the space for small community gardens.

[Ohiogirl]

I just read my deed restrictions (CYV neighborhood in District 6) and also read the regular deed restrictions for one section of homes in District 6 - I didn't see anything prohibiting vegetable gardens - can someone direct me to the wording that prohibits these?

[KayakerNC]

I think a selling point for Dan is whether or not he can have a vegetable garden. I think he'd even entertain the notion of a community plot. But his ability to plant and harvest is very important. Does TV allow such things or do you know of a way around this? Maybe another place? I tried telling him there's a Farmer's Market, but that's not even going to be close for him.

Just a thought.
An Earthbox or two (I have six) on the patio of a CYV, might be an ideal garden. Tomatoes, cukes, and sweet peppers....yum.:thumbup:

[redwitch]

Just a thought.
An Earthbox or two (I have six) on the patio of a CYV, might be an ideal garden. Tomatoes, cukes, and sweet peppers....yum.:thumbup:


And where did you say you lived? LMK if you need help picking those 'maters and cukes.

[Ohiogirl]

still would like to be directed to the language in the deed restrictions, if there is any, that prohibits vegetable gardens. I know fruit trees are allowed - there are citrus trees all over the place. Anyone?
- Ohiogirl is anxiously awaiting someone's reply:smiley:

[allairenjadea]

You might want to think about what kind of water is used in the irrigation system all around that garden.

[Ohiogirl]

check out the rain barrel thread - I'm planning on putting one in the backyard of my CYV to handle the vegetables.

[TrudyM]

When I lived in an apartment with a balcony I attached a trellis (one of those lath sheets) mounted on a couple of vertical 2x2 screwed into a large heavy planter box at the bottom and then mounted lighter smaller window boxes and planters to the lathe staggered up the trellis. A tomato plant at each end of the base planter so I could tie the canes to the trellis carrots in the base so I would have enough depth. Lettuce, green onions, and herbs in the planters on the trellis. It just looks like a green wall. Two 4 foot such boxs produced more salad than we could eat. I also stuck in Marigolds to discourage the critters.

I would think on the edge of a patio or all along the walls of a Courtyard villa would work. What do you guys who actually live there think?:shrug:

[scrapple]

check out the rain barrel thread - I'm planning on putting one in the backyard of my CYV to handle the vegetables.

What is a "CYV" ?

[bkcunningham1]

CYV, courtyard villa. I know it's confusing. You get used to the language eventually though. I did.

[scrapple]

Just a thought.
An Earthbox or two (I have six) on the patio of a CYV, might be an ideal garden. Tomatoes, cukes, and sweet peppers....yum.:thumbup:

I have heard that the kind of garden where you till up the ground is likely prohibited. That stands to reason for the community there. I have also read that the "soil" there isn't very good.
That's one more reason why raised beds would be a better way. So the debate continues. Some say you can, some say you can't. I read a post where the tomato police :police:came to someone's place and made them uproot the plant they had in the ground next to the house.
How does a body get an official ruling? do I ask when we come down for my visit? Do I need to get explicit permission in writing?

Dan

[scrapple]

CYV, courtyard villa. I know it's confusing. You get used to the language eventually though. I did.

Ok, now that I understand the words, what is the thing?
Is that a bigger house than the normal ones? I guess it has a courtyard somewhere..."inside" the ouline of the house maybe?

[jblum8156]

I think it means court yard villa

[bkcunningham1]

scrapple, fyi, here is a link to The Villages main webpage:

http://www.thevillages.com/

From that page, I've provided a link to the Villages home styles where you can browse the variety of floor plans (including the CYV etc.:

http://www.thevillages.com/homes/gallery/index.asp

[TrudyM]

Ok, now that I understand the words, what is the thing?
Is that a bigger house than the normal ones? I guess it has a courtyard somewhere..."inside" the ouline of the house maybe?

Ok as I understand it and others when they weigh in will have a better explanation I do, I am sure.
Courtyard Villa CYV- They come in stick built (keys) and Block (Savanna). The main difference is that they have walled yards. Most of the homes in the villages do not allow fences or walls (search kissing lanais for more details) They (as I understand it) come with low maintenence yards but many have taken out the stone and whatever and put in grass in the back. They are very popular with people who have dogs. If you search the villages preowned site and under type select villas. Page through untill you find one that says courtyard in the description. This will allow you to look at 360 degree tour of this style home that has been landscaped by a person. You can then check the new homes to see how they look done by the developer. I think the range is from around 1200 sq feet 2 bedroom 2 bath 1-1/2car garage to the Broadmoor that is 3 bed 2 bath 2 car 1395 sq ft living -1893 with garage. A good example of the small unit were they have put in grass is VLS# 206784
Hope this helps.

[Boudicca]

I was recently in Sam's Club (VA) and they have raised growing bed resin kits. Looks to be about 6' x 4' ? I should think you could have such a thing?

[The Great Fumar]

It is my understanding that there is a large vegetable garden located south of 466 ......... Its called VILLAGE OF HADLEY ....

fumar ...:evil6:

[Boudicca]

I recently saw raised vegetable kits made from resin, for sale in Sams Club. Should think they would be OK?

[scrapple]

I recently saw raised vegetable kits made from resin, for sale in Sams Club. Should think they would be OK?

Yes, that would be fine. It all depends on what is allowed. Does anybody know how to figure out what "they" allow?:duck:

[Allen]

You may want to investigate getting involved with the Shared Harvest. Last Summer our realtor pointed it out near the Woodshop on the East side of Rolling Hills Road. It is a community plot with land donated by TV. I understand the harvest is shared with those in need, so if the planting and harvesting are the most important considerations (along with doing a good deed) it might be something worth investigating. Here is a link to a short thread on the subject:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12569&highlight=shared+harvest

There was also and article in the Daily Sun about it dated March 29, 2010.

[swrinfla]

Fumar:

Methinks you are stirring the pot, again!

SWR
:beer3:

[bkcunningham1]

Allen, after reading your post about the Shared Harvest community garden in TV, (your link didn't work for me BTW), I tried to find out more information about it. Most of the info I found was about one year old. I am astonished at the entire project. Especially the North Lake Presbryterian Church in TV who operates the Operation Homebound program where the year-round garden food is donated.

The Operation Homebound, according to the church website, prepares, packages and delivers food to homebound low income people. I assume it is like the Meals on Wheels program where I'm from. The church also operates a soup kitchen in Wildwood where the volunteer garden food goes as well!

I'm sure these aren't the only great groups in the area. But certainly was nice to hear about this one. Thank you Allen. B.K.

[Allen]

Allen, after reading your post about the Shared Harvest community garden in TV, (your link didn't work for me BTW), I tried to find out more information about it. Most of the info I found was about one year old. I am astonished at the entire project. Especially the North Lake Presbryterian Church in TV who operates the Operation Homebound program where the year-round garden food is donated.

The Operation Homebound, according to the church website, prepares, packages and delivers food to homebound low income people. I assume it is like the Meals on Wheels program where I'm from. The church also operates a soup kitchen in Wildwood where the volunteer garden food goes as well!

I'm sure these aren't the only great groups in the area. But certainly was nice to hear about this one. Thank you Allen. B.K.

B.K.,

You're welcome... I just tried the link and it worked for me, but was a bit slow to show up.

I wish I could provide more info about this, but I live in PA and that's all I was able to find at a distance. As I said earlier, there was an article in the Daily Sun about it dated March 29, 2010. I found it online. If someone in TV has an interest, perhaps they can follow up on this. :thumbup: