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Community Garden Interest Survey
1.
How do you feel about a community garden?
It's a good idea - I support it
I'm not enthusiastic but it is ok with me
I don't like the idea
I like the idea but already have my own garden
Other (please specify)
2.
If you would participate, what type of planting space would you be interested in?
Individual garden plot
Shared Garden
I would not participate.
3.
If you would participate what type of planting space would you be interested in?
5 x 10 ft.
10 x 10 ft.
10 x 20 ft.
20 x 20 ft.
20 x 40 ft.
Raised Bed
I would not participate.
4.
Would you be willing to pay a small annual fee for a garden plot
Yes
No
5.
What type of plants would you be interested in growing? (Please check all that apply)
Vegatables
Herbs
Flowers
Native, low maintenance species
6.
Why would you participate in the community garden? (Select all that apply)
Access to fresh vegetables
Community Involvement
Learn more about gardening
Save money
Socializing/ Recreation
Enjoy gardening
7.
How much time would you be willing to spend working in a shared garden?
0 - 1 hour per week
1 - 2 hours per week
3 - 4 hours per week
5 or more hours per week
8.
Are you interested in learning more about gardening through information meetings or training sessions?
Yes
No
9.
Would you be interested in volunteering at a community garden?
Yes
No
10.
How would you envision the community garden? (Select all that apply)
A place to grow healthy food for myself and family
A place to grow healthy food so we can donate to a food bank
A place to learn about gardening
A place for community involvement
A place for events
A place to make friends
11.
What kind of things are you interested in doing? (Select all that apply)
Maintaining a garden plot
Mentoring another gardener
Caring for borders and common areas of the garden
Sponsoring the garden with donations (money and/or supplies)
Helping administer/organizing the garden
Other (please specify)
12.
Where would you like to see a community garden?
downtown
parks and trails
in my neighborhood
Other (please specify)
13.
I am currently involved in some scale of gardening (check all that apply)
Home garden
School garden (specify which school)
Community garden (please specify location)
Demonstration garden (please specify location)
Other (please specify)
14.
What is your sex?
Male
Female
Other
15.
How old are you?
Under 18
18-25
26-45
46-59
60-69
70 and over
16.
What is your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply
African, Black, or African American
Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander
White (non-Hispanic)
Hispanic/Latino
Native American/American Indian
Other
Prefer not to answer
17.
What is your highest level of education you have completed?
Less than High School
High School/GED
Some College
Undergraduate Degree
Graduate Degree
18.
Where do you live?
In the Borough of Chambersburg
Downtown
outside of the Borough
Specify your neighborhood
19.
How far would you travel to participate in a community garden?
Two blocks
Five blocks
1 mile
1-3 miles
3+ miles