2023 Lewisburg Community Garden Application
At this time, all plots have been filled for the 2023 growing season. 

If you'd like to be put on the waitlist in case a spot opens up, please fill out this form. 

Applications for the 2024 season will be made available in February - March 2024. 

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This is the application to rent a garden plot for the 2023 growing season at the Lewisburg Community Garden, which will run from April 1 to December 1. The Lewisburg Community Garden is located on the corner of St. Anthony Street and N. Water Street in Downtown Lewisburg.

Sliding Scale Garden membership fee this season:
Please use the scale below in order to self-identify where you fall and the amount you are comfortable paying for your plot. We are using this sliding scale as a way to ensure that all gardeners who wish to join us can afford to participate and the garden expenses are shared among garden plot renters according to their financial ability.  **Your financial information will not be distributed.**

Veterans, refugees, formerly incarcerated and other likely financially-impacted groups = Free
EBT/SNAP users = $10
Low income/wealth = $20
Middle income/wealth = $30
Upper income/ wealth = $40
"Friend of the Garden" Contributor = $60

Garden Workshops:
Each year, we aim to offer a series of educational workshops on gardening and related topics, including a free summer workshop series in May, June, and July.

Be a Volunteer:
Garden members are encouraged to volunteer in various ways throughout the season to support the Garden. Every gardener can find a way to help out in the garden, whether that's by turning compost, mentoring a new gardener, or lending a hand in the community-side of the garden during regular volunteer hours.

Application details:
Plot rental applications are due on Sunday, March 26, 2023. There are 38 plots available for rent. If more than 38 applications are received by the deadline, a lottery will be held to determine who will receive a plot. We encourage people to join with neighbors, family, and friends to share plots, allowing more people to access the Garden. If selected to receive a plot, you will pay your garden fee, sign a garden member contract, and attend an orientation session before you can begin gardening.

Three types of plots are available:  
-10X12-foot in-ground beds
-6X16-foot raised beds
-4X8 foot raised beds.  Raised beds will be given to individuals with physical needs first.
How to determine preferred plot size: how much food do you want to grow for your household, how much time you can commit to tending your garden, raised beds require less bending over, but usually need more watering.

Garden members are required to either attend an orientation session at the garden (Sat 4/1, 10am-noon) or watch short orientation videos. The 2023 LCG Plot Renter Contract can be found here. 

Please direct any questions or comments about this application or the Lewisburg Community Garden to Farm and Garden Coordinator Carl Nelson (cjn009@bucknell.edu, 570-571-1231) or Farm and Garden Manager Jen Schneidman Partica.
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First and Last Name: *
Primary Phone Number: *
Primary Email Address:  *
Please provide a valid email address for updates and tips from garden staff - email is our primary means of communicating with plot renters.
What are good ways to get in touch with you? Mark all that apply. *
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In order to help you get to know your gardening neighbors, we hope to compile and send out a directory of plots and plot renters. Can we share your name, plot number, email, and phone with the rest of the 2023 plot renters? *
Street Address: *
City: *
While it is not mandatory to reside in Lewisburg in order to rent a plot, preference will be given to Lewisburg residents.
Zip Code: *
Who should we contact in case of emergency? Name: 
Emergency contact phone:
Emergency contact relationship (Mother, Father, Daughter, Friend, Neighbor, etc.)
Have you rented a garden plot with us before? *
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Do you need a raised bed or special plot placement because of a physical disability?
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Plot preference:
We will do our best to award plots based on need and interest. Please mark your TOP CHOICE of type of garden plot. If you don't mind which kind of plot you have, mark "no preference."
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2nd Choice Plot preference:
If you have a 2nd choice, mark that here:
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Are you interested in sharing a plot?
The Lewisburg Community Garden has limited space, and sharing a plot will allow more people to receive a plot.
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If you marked yes to sharing a plot, do you have a garden partner in mind? Or would you like to be assigned a partner?
Why are you interested in joining the community garden? What are your interests for growing with us this season?
Garden members are asked to volunteer to give back to the garden in some way. Sharing your gifts can take many forms! Please share how you can best support our garden. *
The Lewisburg Community Garden is a non-profit enterprise that relies on donations, fundraisers, and community volunteers in order to sustain its programming. Besides offering plot rentals, the Garden donates organic produce to local hot meal and food bank programs (2,400 pounds in 2019), hosts summer camps for K-12 students, provides research opportunities for college students, and offers space for community events and workshops.
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How did you find out about the Lewisburg Community Garden? *
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New gardeners - would you like to be paired with an experienced gardener who can provide gardening advice?
This does not require you to share a plot.
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Experienced gardeners - would you be willing to serve as a mentor to a new gardener?
This does not require you to share a plot.
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Sliding Scale Membership Fee Selection *
Please use the scale below in order to self-identify where you fall and the amount you are comfortable paying for your plot. We are using this sliding scale as a way to ensure that all gardeners who wish to join us can afford to participate and the garden expenses are shared among garden plot renters according to their financial ability.  **Your financial information will not be distributed.**
Are you interested in making an additional financial donation to support the Lewisburg Community Garden? If yes, please list the amount you would like to donate. Donations will be accepted when paying membership fees.
To learn more about donating and becoming a Friend of the Garden, visit this website: https://lewisburgcommunitygarden.blogs.bucknell.edu/become-a-friend-of-the-garden/  The Lewisburg Community Garden has limited financial resources. Donations will be applied to operating costs (water bill, tool purchases, etc.), and may also be used to offer free educational workshops, etc. All donations are tax-deductible.  
Any ideas or suggestions for the garden this year? For example, suggest a workshop topic or name a group you think might be interested in volunteering at the garden. Or is there more information you'd like to provide from any of the questions above?
Thank you for your application! We will be in touch soon.
A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.
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