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Community Garden Application Form for New Gardeners 2012

Please fill out the community garden application completely. After submitting the form we will contact you to arrange payment through Paypal, credit card or check.

FREE plots are available for all low-income families with a Financial Assistance Application. Your only cost will be the $25 clean up deposit. Others can apply for work trade to cover your plot fee.

Community CROPS Garden Policy

General

  1. Application: A current application must be on file and fees paid to receive a plot to garden.
  2. Garden Training: All gardeners are required to attend The Garden Management Training before being able to start gardening each year.
  3. Organic Only: All Community Gardens are organic gardens. Gardeners must use organic growing methods, fertilizers, and sprays. Contact us if you need help.
  4. Returning gardeners may return to same plot each year provided they turn in a returning gardener application by November 1st. Clean-up deposits will be rolled over into the next year.
  5. Pets: No pets (for the safety and enjoyment of everyone)
  6. Trash: There are no trash cans at the garden. If you bring it to the garden then you must take it home with you. Please pick up any other trash that you see in the garden. No trash of any kind should be left at the site.
  7. Maintenance: All gardeners must share in the maintenance of the garden including: sitting areas, compost bins, weeding, mulching paths, turning water off, putting hoses away, and keeping tool sheds and tools clean.
  8. Tools: All tools must be returned to tool box/shed after every use. You cannot keep them or take them off-site. Community CROPS tools will be labeled.
  9. Personal Responsibility: Gardeners are responsible for themselves, children and any personal property brought into the garden.
  10. Hours: The garden area is open dawn until dusk, seven days a week.
  11. Plot Stakes: Plot corners are clearly marked with stakes. Please do not remove these stakes during the season. Metal stakes throughout the site are permanent boundary markers and should not be moved.
  12. Weeds: Please dispose of weeds in designated areas. Do not dump weeds that have gone to seed into the compost bin.
  13. Harvesting: Crops must be harvested once they are mature. If you do not feel you can use all of them please contact your Site Coordinator, Community CROPS or arrange for donation.
  14. Absent from garden: If someone else will tend your plot or pick your vegetables while you are sick or out of town, give the person a signed note and notify your Site Coordinator or CROPS. If you wish to abandon your plot at any point in the year, contact CROPS so that we may find a new use for the space.
  15. Permissions: If you want someone to work your plot or pick your vegetables when you are sick or away, give that person a signed note and notify your Site Coordinator or Community CROPS.
  16. Behavior: Alcohol, drugs, violence, stealing or vandalism are not allowed in the community gardens. Participating in any of these activities may result in removal from program and loss of garden plot. This includes taking vegetables or plants from other gardens. If you observe any of these activities notify your Site Coordinator or Community CROPS immediately.

     

    Garden Plots

  17. Restricted Plants: Plant whatever you like in your plot, except for noxious weeds or invasive plants. Restricted plants include: jerusalem artichokes, mint (can plant in a container but not in the ground), morning glories and bamboo.
  18. June 1st: Garden plots must be planted by this date or space will be given to someone else.
  19. Cleaned Plots: Plots must be cleaned up by November 1st to receive full clean up deposit or to apply deposit to next year’s garden. A cleaned up garden means that all tomato stakes & cages are removed, all dead plants (including weeds) removed. Plot must look neat and tidy to be considered cleaned-up. Plants still growing and being harvested may remain.
  20. Keep plants inside your plot. Plants must be kept out of other gardener’s plots or paths; any plants growing outside of plot may be trimmed or cut back by Community CROPS or Site Coordinator without notice.
  21. Tilling: Gardeners are responsible for the tilling of their own plot. (We recommend no till garden methods, ask us how)
  22. Tall crops: Plant tall crops - like corn or sunflowers - where they will not shade neighboring plots.

     

    Water

  23. Use: Shut water off after every use and keep hoses rolled up.
  24. Water problems: Please report any problems with water being left on or leaking to Site Coordinator or Community CROPS.
  25. Unattended watering is not permitted. Water may NEVER be left on after you leave the garden site. Fines or removal from program may result.
  26. Conservation: Please conserve water: mulch garden with leaves, grass clippings, or straw to reduce water evaporation. Mulching also reduces weeds.

     

    Paths

  27. Mulching: Everyone must help maintain the MAIN mulched garden paths.
  28. No weeds or dirt in paths and all food crops must be kept from growing on or over paths.

     

    Compost Bins

  29. Maintenance: Please follow the instructions posted at each bin. Sites will have separate bins for incoming material, resting compost, and ready-to-use compost.
  30. Using compost: Everyone is free to use any of the compost that is ready. Please take only your fair share.
  31. Size of material: All material put into compost bins must be smaller than 6 inches. Small pieces help the compost to break down quicker.

     

    Other

  32. Financial assistance is available to those who cannot afford the CROPS plot fee, but you will still need to pay the $25 clean-up deposit. A financial assistance application is included in this application.

Your compliance with the above regulations will help everyone have an enjoyable and productive garden. Failure to comply with the regulations during the season may result in a loss of future gardening privileges. If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints, please contact Community Garden Program Manager, Amy Brt, 474-9802.

Important Dates for 2011

November 1st: Plot must be cleaned up or lose deposit.
November 1st: Returning gardener application due date.
February 1st: New gardener applications available.
March 31st: New gardener application due date.
April: Mandatory Garden Management Training. You can start gardening after attending one training.
June 1st: Must have planted in garden plot or it will be given to someone else.
August 1st: Garden Check: Plots not being taken care of or where food is not being picked will be reassigned.
October 1st: Returning gardener applications available for the next year.
November 1st: Plot must be cleaned up or lose deposit. Returning gardener applications are due.

Community Garden Application for NEW gardeners

Part 1 - Required Information

*Name:
*Address:
*City: *State:
*Zip Code:
*Phone Number(s):
E-mail Address:
 
Are you a refugee or immigrant? Yes        No
If yes, which country are you from?
 
*Do you speak English well? Yes        No
If not, what language(s) do you speak?
If you do not speak English well, please provide an English speaking contact person:
                    Name:
                    Address:
                    City: State:
                    Zip Code:
                    Phone Number(s):
                    E-mail Address:
 
   Information below helps show how many people the gardens benefit.
 
*How many adults are in your family/household? 
*List name and age of all adults that will be gardening with you and their ages. 
*How many children are in your family/household? 
*Ages of each child: 
 
Have you gardened before?
How many years?
Would you like help with your garden?
 
How will you use your garden plot? Mark all that apply: To grow food for myself/my family
To eat more fresh vegetables
To sell at a farmers' market
For canning/preserving food
Other:
 

Part 2 - Garden Advisory Committee

This council will share with Community CROPS and its Board ideas for improving the Community Garden Program. It will meet at least twice a year. All Garden Site Coordinators will be part of the council and ALL gardeners are welcome.
Yes, I want to become involved with the Garden Advisory Committee.       
No, I am not interested.       
 

Part 3 - Optional Information (this will help show the need for the program)

Ethnicity Hispanic/Latino        Other (Non-Hispanic/Latino)
 
 
Race American Indian        Asian       
Black or African American        White       
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander       
Other  
 
What is your household income? Yearly: OR Monthly:

Part 4 - Garden Plot Information

Please select the size of plot would you like in 2010.
Size Cost Square Feet Square Meters Sample Sizes (in feet)
Small $50 less than 200 SF less than 18.5 10x10 to 10x19.5 garden
Medium $100 200-299 SF 18.5-28 10x20 to 10x29.5 garden
*Larger plots are available for experienced gardeners. Contact us for details
 
The below chart suggests possible garden sizes based on Square Foot Gardening methods.
# of people Size Time per week Total Square Feet
1 person 4’x10’ 1 ½ - 2 hours 40 Square Feet
2 people 10’x10’ 2 ½ - 3 hours 100 Square Feet
4 people 16’x16’ 4 hours 256 Square Feet

Please tell us your first and second plot location choices below, or just write 'any' and we will choose the best location.

Preferred plot locations:

Garden locations with open plots as of 3/21/11 are:

Southern Heights Presbyterian Church
40th and Old Cheney

 

These gardens are full for the season:

28th and U St.

This Garden Is Full


 Northeast Church
(63rd and Adams)

This Garden Is Full

 30th and Dudley St.

This Garden Is Full


 Oak Lake Church
(1st and Adams)

This Garden Is Full
Antelope Church of the Brethren
3645 Sumner

This Garden Is Full


 Salvation Army
(27th and Holdrege)

This Garden Is Full


 46th and Pioneers Blvd.

This Garden Is Full

 Goodwill
(21st and Judson)

This Garden Is Full


 1st and L St.

This Garden Is Full
2nd and Garfield St.

This Garden Is Full
Northeast Church
(63rd and Adams)

This Garden Is Full

 Rosemont Church
(70th and Adams)

This Garden Is Full
14th and Hudson St.

This Garden Is Full


 Southminster Church
(16th and Van Dorn)

This Garden Is Full


For a map of all the community garden sites, go to the Gardens Page.

Part 5 - Financial Assistance

All gardeners must submit the $25 clean up deposit, regardless of other financial assistance.

There are two options available for reducing the cost of your plot:

1. Financial Assistance: If you are unable to afford the cost of renting a plot for the year, CROPS offers financial assistance to completely pay for your plot. You will be able to fill out the application on the next page.

2. Work Exchange: There may also be opportunities to exchange volunteer work for a reduced plot fee. Please contact Matt at 474-9802 if you are interested.

3. Plot fees can also be spread over multiple payments. We'll send you details with the payment information after you complete the application.

Signature

I understand all these rules and regulations listed in the Community Garden Policy and promise to follow them. I understand that neither Community CROPS or the owners of the land are responsible for the safety or success of participants, their family, or their garden visitors. I, therefore, agree to hold harmless Community CROPS and owners of the land for any liability, damage, loss or claim that occurs in connection with use of the garden by me or any of my guests.

*Signature (typed name):

Photo Release (Optional)

I hereby grant to Community CROPS and its employees or agents the right to photograph me and all members of my family and use the photo for publication processes, whether electronic, print, digital or electronic publishing via the Internet.

Signature (typed name):
 
Please go back and review your application for accuracy before clicking Submit.
After you click Submit, you will be able to fill out the Financial Assistance application, if you are interested.