Garden Rules

The Fairmount Community Garden provides its gardeners with:

  • One or more 4x8 foot raised garden beds filled with soil

  • Access to water

  • Access to the garden’s supply of mulch, soil, and compost

  • Opportunities to donate excess produce to fight hunger in our city

  • A community of gardeners, ranging from complete novices to master gardeners

  • Community work days, participation in socials, fundraisers and neighborhood and holiday events

As a Fairmount Community Gardener, I agree to the following RULES:

  • I will pay a non-refundable yearly fee of $55 for each plot that I garden. Third plots are $30

  • I will help maintain the common areas of the garden a minimum of 3 workdays per year, or equivalent time, or I will donate $50 to help support garden maintenance

  • I will maintain my plot, keeping weeds to a minimum

  • I will use only organic fertilizers and/or pesticides. If I’m unsure whether a particular product is organic, I will consult with the Garden Manager before using it

  • I will be considerate of other gardeners when planting my crops so my plans don’t encroach on others’ plots or diminish their light

  • If I am unable to care for my plot for any reason, I will notify the Garden Manager

  • FCG reserves the right to clear persistently unkempt plots and release them for rental by others. The Garden Manager (GM) will make reasonable attempts to contact gardeners whose plots are unkempt for long periods of time. I understand that notification of imminent intervention may result in intervention, and that non-response to the GM may lead to plot release, even if plot fees have been paid

  • I will keep trash and other litter out of the garden

  • I will pick only my own crops or those in a Community / Free plot unless granted explicit permission by another gardener to pick from his/her plot

  • I understand that I cannot sell my produce on the Garden property

  • I understand that none of the garden group, any associated organizations, or owners of the land are responsible for my actions. I therefore agree to hold harmless the garden group and associated organizations, and owners of the land for any liability, damage, loss or claim that may occur in connection with use of the garden by me - or any of my guests