There are no fees associated with joining the garden clubs sponsored by HHD. The following rules are enforced:

1. Participants must register at the garden of their choice. Gardeners can be registered at only one HHD garden.

2. Active gardening reflects all seasons. Club members are recommended to contribute at least 24 hours per year to their garden. They may assist in winterization, filling the raised beds with soil, planting, weeding, watering, maintaining and harvesting at their garden. Club members that are physically unable to assist in gardening tasks could be assigned other duties such as weighing produce, member recruitment or designated garden docent (publicity/tour guide)

3. Planting and harvesting times are coordinated with HHD. Members are not allowed to harvest produce from the gardens at their own discretion. Garden participants that do not adhere to the harvesting schedule may be suspended from participation in the club.

4. The HHD community garden program is an organic gardening program. Use of pesticides, herbicides and insecticides made from synthetic materials as well as chemical fertilizers are not suggested. Club members should not bring their own natural fertilizers for use in HHD gardens except as approved by the Garden Coordinator.

5. Club members may establish guidelines for sharing in each harvest based on participation or distribute equally among members. Members will be notified by their garden representative when each harvest will occur.

6. Club members are responsible for helping keep walk and pathways clear of garden debris. Gardens should not appear unattended or abandoned for extended periods.

7. If a garden club member witnesses vandalism or theft, he or she will report it to the garden coordinator. At no time should a club member attempt to stop the person.

8. Smoking and alcohol consumption are not permitted on City of Houston property.

9. Club member behavior must reflect well on HHD and the community. Members engaged in unacceptable behavior will be asked to leave the property and club membership will be revoked.

10. While input will be sought from club members, produce to be planted will be coordinated by HHD.