Community Garden In the Govt. Park - Free Distribution of Vegetable Seedlings to Public on 22nd,23rd and 24th September 2014

Dear friends

On behalf of RAPRA(RAja Annamalaipuram Residence Association), I am happy to inform all our respected residents that the “demo garden programme” of the association is now marching forward to the next stage.

 

 As you are aware, RAPRA is planning to hold a demo vegetable garden in the Corporation Park, 7^th main road. By God’s grace, the work was  started on August 17,2014.

 During the past one month the seeds that were sowed have sprouted into seedlings now. The residents can visit the park and see by themselves.  

On Sunday, 21^st September, we are planning to transplant the seedlings to the trench or pit in the centre of the park.

The entire garden which is less than a cent will be protected with green mesh so that trespassing is prevented. Besides Brinjal,chilli and tomato we are planning to grow ladys finger, short snake gourd  and cluster beans (the seeds for these are going to be directly sown on 21^st Sept) .  
RAPRA is planning at a later date to invite the Mayor to receive the first yield of the garden.

The seedlings available now are tomato, Brinjal and chilli. There is likely to be around 150 seedlings each in these  three varities available for distribution free to the residents.

Those residents who are interested to receive these three seedlings, will have to register their names with Mrs.Sangeetha (Phone 24340348 or 9382634871 ) Email :  sangeeth5@yahoo.co.uk   or Mr.Sharma (Mob No 9383119383) from now on.


Each resident can take 3 seedlings  of each variety. They should bring a tray of 15 inches by 15 inches (nearly this size) filled with manure or earth or organic manure or vermicompost. Residents are requested to hurry as the seedlings will be distributed on  first come and  first served basis. The free distribution is for three days – 22^nd,23^rd and 24^th from 7 AM to 9 AM. After 24^th  if there is a balance of seedlings,  RAPRA will distribute to residents outside R.A.Puram after displaying the news in “Mylapore Times”.

Vegetable prices are  sky rocketing and therefore we are reminding our residents to make use of this golden opportunity to grow the vegetables in your home. Organic vegetable is good for your health.

With best wishes
Dr.Chandresekar
Founder , President RAPRA