Palencia Garden Club
Palencia · St. Augustine, Florida

Let's grow something together, right here in the neighborhood.

A group of Palencia neighbors is working out whether we can start a collaborative gardening club — and where to put it. This is where we explore possible sites, divide the work, plan the crops, and keep every dollar visible.

New neighbors are approved by an organizer before the member area opens.

Raised vegetable beds full of collards and peas in a sunny north Florida community garden

The land question comes first

Nothing is decided yet. No site is on the table, so members are building a shared checklist for sun, water access, parking, and drainage. Once options appear, each one will live on the message board with a vote attached, so the choice is made together and on the record.

Message board

Debate the land options thread by thread, with email alerts on replies you care about.

Votes on decisions

Attach a vote to any thread so land, rules, and spending calls get settled in the open.

Chore schedule

Recurring and one-off tasks anyone can claim, with due dates and overdue flags.

Plots & crop planning

Bed assignments, planting dates, and harvest windows for the whole season.

Expected harvest & yields

Plan the pounds you expect, log what actually came in, and compare.

Inventory

Plants, trees, seeds, tools, and supplies — counted, located, and up to date.

Animal management

Records and care logs for chickens, bees, and whatever we take on next.

Receipts & transparency

Upload a receipt, tag the category, and every member sees the ledger.

Events & work days

Work days, meetings, and harvest days with RSVPs.

Member directory

Who's in, what street they're on, and the skills they bring.

Group notifications

Organizer announcements delivered on the site and by email — no texts.

Volunteer hours

Participation tracking instead of dues for the first season.

How joining works

1. Request access

Tell us your street, your skills, and why you're interested.

2. An organizer approves you

We keep the club to Palencia residents. You'll get an email.

3. Jump in

Help scout land, claim a chore, and add what you can grow.

Request membership