Holding Plots

We will be holding 5 plots similar to last year for the Latino, Spanish and Somalian communities!

 A special thank you to the PPHN (Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association) is supporting us with helping the 3437 Community Garden become more diverse!

We are looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces this 2017 summer!

2016 Gardeners

Hello 2016 Gardeners,

If you'd like to rent out your plot from last year please, contact me by noon on Saturday April 1st (this coming Saturday).

If we don't hear from you your plot will be open to who attends the meeting on April 2nd at 1 pm or April 11th at 6 pm.  First come first serve.

2018 Garden agreement

3437 Community Garden Contract

Rules, Terms, and Conditions for Participation

Introduction

Thank you for your commitment in joining the 3437 Garden! We expect a great and exciting season this year! In the interest of making this community gardening experience enjoyable for all who garden with us, please review the following rules, terms, and conditions for participation.

Rules, Terms, and Conditions for Participation

1.       Use:  I understand that I use this garden at the sole discretion of the 3437 Garden and I agree to abide by the terms and conditions by its policies and practices.

2.       Fees:  The fee for an individual plot is $20.00 per season, on a sliding scale as needed. Fees are due as of _________________. If fees are not received by the listed date, individual plot owners forfeit their plots. Scholarships may be available and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. No one is turned away for inability to pay.

3.       Individual Plot Assignment:  Once I have been assigned a plot, I will cultivate and plant it within two weeks. I agree that if I do not plant or cultivate my plot within two weeks, I forfeit my plot for the season and my plot will be assigned to another gardener. My fee will not be reimbursed, and used as a donation and scholarship to the 3437 Garden. I will garden all season. My plot cannot be left fallow or unused for any period of two weeks or longer. I understand that if I leave my plot unused for more than two weeks without making prior arrangements, I agree that other garden members may tend to and harvest my plot.

4.       Plot Caretaking:  I will not expand my plot beyond its borders or into paths or other plots. I will keep all my plants within the limits of my garden plot and will not allow any plants to grow more than six feet high. I must keep my plot free of weeds, pests, and diseases. If I fail to care for my plot, I agree that other garden members may weed and take measures to treat pests and diseases. Under no circumstances will I use any chemical pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or non-organic fertilizers to treat my garden.

5.       Prohibited Activities:  I will not plant any illegal plant. I will not smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, use illegal drugs, or gamble in the garden. I will not come to the garden while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. I will not bring weapons to the garden.

6.       Guests and Visitors:  I understand that guests and visitors are encouraged. If I bring guests or visitors to the garden I understand that they must follow all rules, terms, and conditions stated here and I am solely responsible for the behavior of my guests.

7.       Community Gardening:  I understand and agree that as part of my participation in the garden I must attend at least one community gardening workday per month and complete general garden maintenance or other tasks. I also agree to sign up to receive email notifications from the 3437 blog listed above.

8.       Water:  I agree to follow all water use rules.

9.       Other Gardeners and Plots:  I agree to be respectful of other gardeners’ plots and will not take food or plants from another plot unless I first get permission from the plot holder.

10.   R-E-S-P-E-C-T:  I will respect other gardeners, and I will not use abusive or profane language or discriminate against others. I will work to keep the garden a happy, secure, and enjoyable place where all participants can garden and socialize peacefully in a neighborly manner.

Commitment

I have read and understand the application and accept these rules, terms, and conditions stated above for the participation in the 3437 Community Garden.

Signed: ­­­­­­­­­­­___________________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Name (printed): _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________

Telephone number: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________________

Emergency Contact: ___________________ Emergency Contact Phone: _________________________

Assigned Individual Plot #: ________________

Approved: ____________ Date: ______________ Garden Board Member: ________________________

Release of All Claims

I, ________________________________ am a participant in the 3437 Community Garden. As a condition of being allowed to participate in the 3437 Community Garden, I agree to the following:

1. I am duly aware of the risks and hazards that may arise through participation in the 3437 Community Garden, and assume any expenses and liabilities I incur in the event of an accident, illness, or other incapacity. If I have had any questions about the 3437 Community Garden, its nature, risks, or hazards, I have contacted a member of the board and discussed those questions with him or her to my satisfactions.

2. In consideration of being granted the opportunity to participate in the 3437 Community Garden, I for myself, my executors, administrators, agents, and assigns do hereby release and forever discharge the 3437 Garden Board, volunteers, other gardeners, and the cooperating landowner, including but not limited to landowners participating in the 3437 Community Garden Annexes, from all claims of damages, demands, and any actions whatsoever, including those based on negligence, in any manner arising out of my participation in this activity. I understand that this Release means that, among other things, I am giving up my right to sue for any such losses, damages, injury, or costs that I may incur.

I represent and certify that my true age is either 18 years old or, if I am under 18 years old on this date, my parent or legal guardian has read and signed this form. I have read this entire Release, fully understand, it, and I agree to be legally bound by it.

Participant’s Signature: __________________________________________________________________

Printed name: _________________________________________

Spring 2017 Plot Renting Meetings

Looking forward to seeing familiar and new faces at one of our 3437 Community Garden Rent a Plot Meetings!

*** Last year gardeners! If you want your same plot, you need to inform me by Saturday, April 1st by noon (12 PM).  If I don't hear from you your plot will up for rent at our April 2nd and/or April 11th meetings. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.   

April 2, 2017 at 1:00 PM (Sunday)

AND

April 11  ,2017 at 6:00 PM (Tuesday)

You will need to attend one of these meeting to rent a plot and sign your 3437 Community Garden contract!  

We will be welcoming everyone, going over the 3437 Community Garden contract, answering questions and concerns, shed repairs,  and cleaning the garden!

Excited to see you there!

Shed vandalized

Walking through the garden this weekend we came to see there was some vandalize done to our shed.  Nothing was stolen and no one was hurt. The police did a walk through to make sure everything was okay.
This leaves us with our first community project.  We are looking for support from those who have experience or are ready to learn a new skill.  We may have to purchase a new metal base and clean up the wood? Any other ideas? Please, contact me through the 3437 email address with your ideas and times to meet up in the garden!

Lets get this fixed soon to secure our community gardening materials inside our shed.

Summer 2017

Hope everyone is getting a chance to enjoy this early warm weather!  Stay in touch for our upcoming 2017 spring meetings in April..  We will be having two meetings to touch base about who is returning from last year and welcoming new gardeners while assigning plots, going over information about the community garden, and answering any questions.

Last years gardeners have first grabs on their plot from last year.  If we don't see you at one of the two meetings your plot will be rented out to a new gardener.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again and welcoming new gardeners!

Keep an eye on this blog for an update on when our meetings will be taking place in April.

Germinating seeds soon,
Lynn