Heritage Farm Planning Survey

As shared on Laderalife.com, the LARMAC Board is seeking feedback from current gardeners as well as members of the community who have not been part of the community gardens, but have an interest in gardening and farming. Your input is valuable as we start transitioning from a community garden to a community farm for Ladera Ranch residents to enjoy.

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* 1. Please provide us with your contact information

Name

Ladera Ranch Address

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 2. Where do you spend most of your time gardening?

The Heritage Garden in the Oak Knoll Village

The Terramor Garden in the Terramor Village

At home

I don't currently garden but I'd like to

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How long have you been gardening?

None. I've never tried gardening

None. I am currently on the waitlist

Less than one year

2-5 years

5-8 years

8+ years

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What do you currently enjoy most about gardening in the community garden? Check all that apply

Growing my own food

Meeting neighbors and connecting with other gardeners

Learning new gardening techniques

Teaching children about plants and sustainability

Relaxing in a peaceful outdoor space

Exercise

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are the most challenging parts of gardening for you?

Managing pests

Managing irrigation (watering on time and adequately)

Finding the time to garden

Affording the supplies

Not enough space to grow

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What types of plants do you love to grow?

Annual garden vegetables

Herbs

Fruit trees

Berries and fruiting vines

Cut flowers for your home

California natives

Flowering annuals

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What features would you most like to see in the new community farm?

Growing organic vegetables to share with family and friends

Composting facilities

Shared fruit trees or perennial plants

Educational workshops

Community events (culinary and/or farm to table events)

Areas for pollinator-friendly plants or native landscaping

Butterfly garden

Space for children’s activities

Other (please specify)