Thank you for your decision to be part of the Village Community Garden family!
We are again renting full beds at the cost of $20.00 per bed.
Gardeners may choose to share the cost of a bed rental if the desire. The small fees are used to offset
the soil/compost material that we provide along with the cost of general garden maintenance. Water access is provided at the garden along with a limited amount of garden tools and gloves.

Work parties will occur through the year and we encourage all of our gardeners to participate if possible. Our next one is April 10, 2021, from 9am to noon.

Guidelines:
1. Seasonal Maintenance of plots:
     a. Plant, weed, and harvest during growing season (April-October).
     b. Weed the paths around your plot(s).
     c. Getting Started deadline May 15.*
     d. Fall Cleanup deadline October 31.**
     e. Temporary gardening structures are allowed, but they must meet the following criteria:
          i. All structures are subject to community approval.
          ii. Do not encroach upon paths, community spaces, or neighboring plots.
          iii. Orient structures to avoid casting shade on other plots.
          iv. Structures must be easily removable, and removed by the gardener when a plot is vacated.
          v. Fencing and structures must be well-maintained.
2. Complete 6 volunteer hours during the garden season:
     a. Three hours must be completed by June 30;
     b. total of 6 hours must be completed by November 15.
3. Each gardener is responsible for processing their own garden waste. Vegetative waste can be dumped in the compost on site. Please keep weeds that have gone to seed out of the compost - weed them before they make seeds!
4. Organic Gardening is required:
     a. OMRI Organic Gardening Products List: www.omri.org.
     b. For questions about Organic Gardening, email communitygarden@villagebeaverton.com.
5. Watering:
     a. Gardeners must be present while watering (automatic timers are
     prohibited).
     b. Please report any leaking faucets or hoses to the garden manager @
     communitygarden@villagebeaverton.com
     c. Water is turned on by April 1 and shut off November 15.
6. Prohibited Plants:
     a. Plants are for personal or donation use only, not commercial purposes.
     b. No trees.
     c. No invasive plants.
     d. No mint, except in pots.
     e. No federally controlled plants.
7. Plots are not transferable and nonrefundable:
     a. There is a three plot per household limit.
     b. If a gardener needs to relinquish their plot, they must contact the Community Garden Manager at
     communitygarden@villagebeaverton.com.
     c. Potential new gardeners interested in gardening at one of our locations can express interest by adding
     themselves to the waitlist by emailing communitygarden@villagebeaverton.com.
     d. If you give up your garden plot after you have registered, or if you fail to maintain your plot and it is
     assigned to another gardener, your plot fee will not be refunded.
8. No Smoking Policy: To ensure a safe, healthy and welcoming environment for everyone, smoking is prohibited.

*Getting Started means plots are weeded, planted, and otherwise maintained.
**Fall Cleanup means harvesting seasonal produce is harvested, removing dead and
dying plants, mulching or applying a cover crop, neatly storing seasonal structures like
tomato cages, stakes and trellises, and weeding - especially those in flower or setting
seed.

Village believes that in all things we undertake we are to honor God, and that includes our work in the Community Garden. We do ask that as part of the Village Community Garden family you pledge to be safe and responsible when working in the garden, at all times respecting your garden neighbors.

If you have any questions, please email communitygarden@villagebeaverton.com