Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I get a garden plot here?
A: The P-Patch Program is operated by the Department of Neighborhoods.
You can apply for a plot online at Seattle.gov.
Q: Is the meeting room available for private
events?
A: The Jefferson Community Center handles rental of the room. Call
(206) 684-7481 for details.
Q: Can my group get a guided tour of the
park with one of your knowledgeable volunteers?
A: Contact us at
info@bradnergardenspark.org, and we'll try to arrange it.
Q: May I bring a school or volunteer group
to Bradner Gardens for a day of service?
A: Absolutely! There must be a garden leader on site to oversee
your work in the park, and we do have some requirements regarding
appropriate student/adult ratios. Contact us at
info@bradnergardenspark.org
for more details, and to schedule your event.
Q: How can I donate plants to Bradner
Gardens?
A: Unfortunately, we cannot accept all donations of plants. Please
contact us at
info@bradnergardenspark.org, and provide specific information about
the plants you'd like to donate. Thank you!
Q: I have a load of
leaves/compost/manure/wood chips, etc. to donate to Bradner Gardens.
Can I dump them in one of your storage bays?
A: Please don't do that. We know you mean well, but we're an
organic garden, and we must know the provenance of any materials we
receive. Also, our space is limited. Contact us at
info@bradnergardenspark.org,
and we'll let you know if we can accept your material. Thank you!
Q: Since this is a "community garden", can I
help myself to some of that beautiful produce?
A: Well, cowboy, around these parts we call that "stealing". You
see, the p-patch gardeners all pay a fee to garden here, and also
provide their own seeds and plant starts, and soil amendments. The
organizations that maintain demonstration beds also invest in the park.
While we donate gladly and regularly to local food banks, the produce is
not free for the taking. And while we're on the subject of theft,
the border plants are also off-limits. Thank you for your
cooperation!
Q: Is it okay to let my dog run free at
Bradner Gardens?
A: No, it is not. Dogs are delightful, but when they damage
fragile plants, hmmm, not so much. Please respect our gardeners
and keep your dog on leash at Bradner Gardens. The nearest
off-leash dog park is Blue Dog Pond, at the corner of MLK Way and
Massachusetts St. It's a short walk from Bradner Gardens Park.
Q: I see you have a couple of nice-looking
compost stations at the park. Is there a way I could learn more
about composting from you folks?
A: Yes! We're passionate about composting here at Bradner Gardens
Park! You can drop in on one of our gardening parties (see the
Calendar), and get the rundown on our operation, or you can contact Jim
Dutkiewycz, our compost coordinator, at
info@bradnergardenspark.org,
for the current composting schedule. Thanks for your interest!