School or Community Site
Edgecomb Elementary School
Physical Address
157 Boothbay Rd.
Edgecomb, Maine 04556
Contact Name
Sarah Currier
Category
Vegetable and herb Garden, Flowers and ornamentals, Orchard, Greenhouse or hoop house, Aqua/Hydro-ponics, Composting, Grow lab(s) or tower inside
When was your garden project started?
Various stages over the years.
What type of facility hosts your garden?
Curently receiving support from ReTreeUs, previously local Rotary and garden clubs. On school grounds.
What programs does your garden project include?
afterschool, outside classrooms
Does your garden have a paid coordinator?
No
Who volunteers in your garden?
Teachers, Rotary, garden clubs…
How is your garden project funded?
Covid funds which are no longer available, donations
What community connections do you have?
Rotary, garden clubs, Botanical Gardens
Who tends the garden when school’s out?
Teachers, Rotary, garden clubs
What are your future goals?
Garden coordinator, Funding, manageability
What is your most significant need?
Garden coordinator, Funding, manageability
