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single yellow flowerThe "Adopt a Garden" program is designed to make it clear to visitors and residents alike that we care about our Town and the way it looks. For years, this program has helped the Town and volunteers like you improve the appearance of our roadways and roadside gardens while reducing the cost of litter removal. Without you this would not possible!

This program has been "growing" over the last couple of years. During the planting season our department has financial resources however; our staffing many times is only two people.  Given our numerous seasonal demands this program has assisted us and has made the gardens throughout the town more beautiful. 

 

Who can Adopt?
group of teens planting a tree

Anyone! Local community organizations and clubs, churches, synagogues, businesses, families, even individuals aged 18 years or older. Groups with members younger than 15 must have adult supervision when working their adopted location.

 

Why Adopt?

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The program gives you a way to show pride in your community. You also get recognition for your efforts on the "Adopt a Garden" signs near your adopted garden. Picking up trash along a roadway and/or maintaining a garden is an easy, team-building project that takes no finanical committment and only a few hours.

 

How does it work? 

 

group of people planting
In this program volunteers select a roadside or intersection garden to plant and maintain. Again, we ask that each organization make a season commitment to their garden. The group itself, together with the Exeter Parks and Recreation Department selects and provides suitable planting materials.

We hope to have all the sites mulched by early to mid May.  Once that is complete we can either provide flowers or make arrangements for your group to pick them up at our cost (within reason). We can discuss a budget for each site. We would like all planting to be complete by Memorial Day. We will provide ongoing watering throughout the summer however; your group would provide periodic weeding of the site.

 

How do I get started?

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 If your group/organization is interested, contact
The Exeter Parks and Recreation Department at 773-6151.

Adopt a Garden Application/Agreement 
     

Safety Tips

  • two workers with orange vests
  • Wear brightly colored clothing, gloves and hard-soled shoes.
  • Bring drinking water to the site in hot weather and take breaks as necessary.
  • Car pool to the work location.
  • Do not bring children younger than 15 years old or pets to the site.
  • Work in groups facing oncoming traffic.
  • Work only on clear days and only during daylight hours. Avoid working during peak traffic hours.
  • Watch out for bees, snakes and poisonous plants.

  •  Do not pick up any hazardous material or material of which you are unsure. In these situations call Public Works Department at (603) 773-6157 or the Fire Department at (603) 772-1212.

 

The following is a list of garden sites that we hope will be adopted:

Town House Common - Large Area
Kids Park Island
                

Participants

Gwen Kenney & Chris Dube: Town House Common
Visitexeternh.com: Town House Common

Exeter Area Garden Club: Bandstand
Paula Francese: Founders Park
Judy Kirn: Water St. Common
Exeter Copy/ David Black: Boathouse Garden
Seacoast School of Tech/FFA Chapter: Town Offices
Fat Cod Plantscapes: Water St Triangle
Jeff Hart: Gale Park
Rotary Club: Powder House
Fat Cod Plantscapes: Town Hall
Churchill's Garden Center: Holland Way Island on Rte. 88 & 27
Louann Faber: Stewart Park

David Briden and Family: Rte. 111A/Hampton Rd.
Deschenes and Sons: Rte 111A & Train Station

 

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