Allocation of plots

• Gardeners first apply to become a member of the Society (member fee = $5.00).
• Members then pay rental fee for rental of the plot (rental fee = $10.00). 
   

Common Ground

• The common ground (found along the edges and pathways) is managed for the good of all gardeners. 
• Gardeners are asked to use these spaces with respect, participate and maintain the upkeep of the garden.
   

 Courtesy

• The Board of Directors hopes that conversation and social interaction over the garden season will lead to genuine friendships, and informal cooperation. 
• To help this process along, the Board has established a set of guidelines which are instituted to promote pleasant gardening based on mutual respect. 
   

 Maintaining Order

• A pleasant atmosphere is essential in order to practice any recreational activity. 
• One of the strengths of the Garden is that it brings together people from a wide range of backgrounds. 
   

Gardening Facilities

• The garden is open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
• Bathrooms are available.
• Vehicles can be parked in the designated locations.
• Pets are not allowed in the Garden.
• Family members are welcome at the garden site.  Young children must be supervised so they do not disturb other plots or go near the dugout.
   

Garden Maintenance

• Gardeners are asked to keep their garden plots clean and weed-free. 
• Synthetic herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers are prohibited in the garden. 
• In the case of a prolonged absence (vacation, sickness, etc.), gardeners must ensure that a replacement (member or non-member) takes care of their garden plot.
• The maintenance of common space within the garden is the mutual responsibility of all gardeners.  The entire area must be kept free of any weeds, plant overgrowth, or debris
• All non-vegetative garbage should be disposed of in the garbage cans on site.
• Weeds should be bagged and taken away.  All other plant material can be placed in the compost area. 
   

Planting, Sowing and Harvesting

• Sowing must be completed by the first weekend in June. 
• Gardeners must ensure that sprawling or tall crops do not interfere with other gardener’s plots. 
• For security reasons, everyone must be able to see and be seen at all times in the Garden.  For this reason, stakes, trellis and other fastening materials must not exceed 5 feet in height.
• No perennial plants can be left in the Garden over the winter other than in the common area or designated perennial Garden.
• A person who gathers from a garden plot that is not their own and without the owner’s permission could have their plot revoked and lose gardening privileges.
• Gardeners must have gardens cleaned up by the end of September (this allows time for tilling before freeze-up)