In Phase I of the garden's development, a design for the garden was created. In Phase II, the garden's basic infrastructure was completed and the various sections of the garden were layed out and planted.  The next phase is to focus on the  the items  in the approved final design plans prepared by Barker Landscape.  These include designing and building the Gathering Circle, an area in the center of the garden, and the formal entrance to the garden.  Public input will be solicited for developing the designs.

Other goals and strategies being developed include formalizing maintenance programs for parts of the garden, adding a public art, signage, and developing education components. The table below is the beginning of an long range assessement for  developing programs (some creative brainstorming) and  the capital needs to complete or maintain each portion of the garden.  These are suggestions  for items or programs that would be principally funded through donations or awards (See Donor Acknowledgements).  Suggestions would  require city approval before implementation.

Amphitheater
Objective	Amphitheatre to support performances and events at MCG year-round.
Program	Collaborate with various organizations and groups to define a possible program for the amphitheater Develop marketing and  business planning
Capital Needs	Canopy, rain shelter Tents for events Electrical, lights Canteen
Funding	Potential income sources: Saturday night dances Grants for events and performances Refreshments Passing the hat Chairs, cushions
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Childrens' Garden
Objective	Childrens' Garden designed, built, and operated for learning and enjoyment by children.
Program	Build relationships with Villa Academy, AE2 Elementary, day care centers, Seattle Audubon, View Ridge Scouts Adopt nautical theme and name - incorporate theme throughout garden Art elements, mosaics, etc.  Kids' involvement key. Classrooms to take on projects (AE2 to participate in in-service learning this year) Resource for classroom curriculum, programs to train and send kids for maintenance and planting projects Programs for parents – youth Master Gardener; endorsed as School and Youth Garden
Capital Needs	Art elements Tiles Flags Plant name signs
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Native Plant Borders
Objective	Native plant borders to provide screen from the road, parking and off-leash areas; demonstrate and promote the use of native plants; provide wildlife habitat and link between NOAA property and other park areas; demonstrate water conservation and aesthetics through use of native plants for the enjoyment of all.
Program	Periodic or special work parties for maintenance and future plantings.  Increase the range of species demonstrated.  Promote through community groups, via MESA, various volunteer sources and/or Park programs Develop signs for rotating use: topics like plant of the month, native plant promotion, water conservation, natural history of the site, wildlife information, etc.  Partner with MESA, WNPS, Seattle Public Utilities, State Fish and Wildlife, Audubon Promote wildlife as prudent and effective through brush piles, houses, terrain features, additional species, etc. Use this location to encourage stewardship of other areas of the Park and provide opportunities for use by those who want to study plants or promote their use. Integrate artwork into this project through various means including temporary and permanent. 2-4 stewards for long-term care and future evolution.
Capital Needs	Additional plants, signs, identification tags, tool shed, hand tools, gloves, wheel barrows, hoses, high quality soil amendments, weed mat, ponds
Funding	Plant donations, direct appeals, grants
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Orchard
Objective	Orchard to serve as a demonstration area for home orchardists and to provide fruit for food banks and charities.
Program	Apprenticeship program:  2-3 from community who will make long-term commitment to gain ownership of Orchard Check site weekly for maintenance Improvements: grafting, pruning, insect control Direct volunteers   Establish relationships/partnerships with Seattle Tree Fruit Society/Western Cascade Tree Fruit Society: Joint stewardship of educational programs Use of Orchard as demonstration area Classes, seminars Seasonal – pruning, top working, pest control, etc. Class fees to support program Signs:  educational demonstration area End Product:  the fruit A harvest day in the summer/fall open to community Donate to food banks, charities
Capital Needs	Signage - $600-$800 Compost tea-brewer - $150 Sprayer, wagon and battery - $300 Drip irrigation system - $500 Total - $1550 - $1750
Funding	Class fees to support program
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P-Patch
Objective	Neighborhood p-patch to provide community garden space for Seattle residents, serve low-income, disabled, youth and non-English speaking populations, and supply fresh organic vegetables to food banks.
Program	Programming with the food bank Work with Magnuson housing community; develop p-patch cookbook as guide for p-patch vegetables Perhaps joint MCG social events – to help integrate community Volunteer coordinator needed to spread work of MCG and facilitate all six garden groups sharing in work load
Capital Needs	Funding for special needs p-patch area, possibly in conjunction with Tranquil Garden Picnic tables and benches Repair gravel pathways
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Tranquil Garden
Objective	Tranquil garden to serve as a garden sanctuary, oasis, for people with special needs, including the elderly and children. Provide a model garden for gardeners with special needs.
Program	Outreach: Elderly/community centers MSA Easter Seals Washington Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities Disabled Veterans Develop media contacts Programs/classes for aboveVolunteers: Teens in Public Service Garden community Put call out to  organizations that provide volunteers
Capital Needs	Flower Beds, planters on wheels,  benches, tables, shade features Plants/Bushes Signage Upgrade electrical source for fountain, lighting, and installation
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