Community Garden
Welcome to the Garden
The Dublin Community Garden is a place to grow fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers, learn from fellow gardeners and enjoy the outdoors.
Weather you’re an experienced gardener or trying your hand at your first plot, the community garden offers a space to explore new plants, share knowledge and connect with neighbors.
Located at Darree Fields Park on 6259 Cosgray Road. Plot spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Community Gardens open April 4 (weather dependent). Operating hours are dawn to dusk,
For more information on registration, please click the button below.
Companion Planting & Trap Crops
Companion planting involves growing certain plants side by side, so they can enhance each other’s growth, increase yields, repel pests, attract pollinators and suppress weeds. A well-planted garden can be both functional and beautiful, with vegetables and flowers working together to create a healthy ecosystem.
Common companion plant pairings include:
- Marigolds with Tomatoes
- Dill with Cabbage
- Sunflowers with Squash
- Petunia, Nasturtium or Marigold with Cucumbers, Beans or Potatoes Trap Crops, in contrast, are used to protect main crops by attracting pests away from food plants.
Examples include nasturtiums and nettles for aphids or chervil for slugs.
Garden Care Tips
- Regular Weeding: Weed each visit to keep plants healthy and prevent seeds from spreading
- Mulch & Water: Mulch retains moisture and reduces weed: water plants thoroughly, but avoid overwatering
- Collaborate with Fellow Gardeners: Experienced gardeners are a valuable resources for tips, problem-solving and seasonal advice.
- Harvest Strategically: Be aware of high-maintenance crops like beans or peppers that require frequent harvesting versus low-maintenance crops like kale and leeks
Weed Management
Weeds are a constant challenge in community gardens, but with regular care and organic techniques, you can keep them under control.
Tips for Organic Weed Management
- Mulch: Use straw, leaves, compost or newspaper to block sunlight and suppress weed growth
- Crowding: Plant closely using wide-row or square-foot layouts to shade soil and prevent weeds from establishing
- Limit Tilling: Avoid unnecessary soil disturbance to prevent bringing weed seeds to the surface
- Targeted Watering & Fertilization: Water and fertilize only what your crops need to avoid encouraging weeds
- Homemade Weed Spray: Vinegar, rubbing alcohol and citrus sprays can help control weeds. Apply carefully to avoid crops
- Weed When Young: Pull or chop weeds before they set seed to reduce future infestations.
Some things to keep in mind:
- Plot space is 15’ x 15’.
- Participants must be City of Dublin Residents.
- Proof of residency may be required if your current household account is not already on file.
For questions about the community garden, contact Nature Education Coordinator Barbara Ray bray@dublin.oh.us
What to Plant:
Some vegetables and herbs require more attention than others, so selecting plants that fir your schedule is key. Low-maintenance vegetables are ideal for community gardens, as they can thrive even if you don’t tend them everyday.
- Recommended Low-Maintenance Vegetables & Herbs:
Kale, Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Leeks, Onions, Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes, Basil, Parsley, Chives, Thyme, Carrots, Scallions, Garlic, Peppers - Flowering Plants & Pollinators Helpers:
Snapdragons, Pansies, Hollyhocks, Sunflowers, Butterfly Bush, Butterfly Weed, Catnip, Mint, Coneflower, Lemon Balm, Lamb’s Ear, Bee Balm, Verbena
Garden Layout
Square-foot gardening helps maximize space and reduce maintenance. Divide your plot into manageable sections and keep waking paths clear to avoid compacting soil. Raised beds can be added to create additional planting space but must be removed by Non. 15 Vertical growing options, like trellises and cages, expand your plot’s real estate.
Planting Techniques
You can maximize your plot space and yields using four key techniques:
- Interplanting: Plant compatible crops together, such as basil near trellised tomatoes, to take advantage of mutual benefits
- Succession Planting: After harvesting a crop, replace it with a new plant to extend your growing season. Spinach followed by lettuce or beets is a common example
- Vertical Gardening: Use trellises, cages or teepees for climbing plants like beans, peas, cucumbers and small melons to free up ground space
- Creative Plot Design: Consider layouts like keyhole gardens to minimize planting area. Reaching all areas from a central path reduces the need to walk on soil and makes wedding easier.
No matter the size of your plot, combining at least three techniques can increase productivity while making your garden more manageable.
Public Records Request Overview
In order to support faster response and better tracking of requests, the City of Dublin uses JustFOIA to collect, respond to and manage public information requests.
Why JustFOIA?
JustFOIA is a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) online application that helps streamline the open records request process for the community and improve efficiencies in getting requested information quickly and accurately.
The application lets community members submit requests for all city records, including police reports. Commonly requested information includes accident reports, copies of resolutions and body-camera video.
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City Code
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Revised Charter of Dublin, Ohio
This Revised Charter, as adopted on March 19, 1996, became effective on July 4, 1996.
Zoning Code
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