Co-op Garden Plots Available
added 02/23/09
It’s not too early to get ready to garden, and our Community Gardens are a great way to enjoy the growing season. One of the many benefits of being a Co-op member is the opportunity to rent a Co-op Community Garden plot for the summer.
Plots are available at the Co-op’s Community Garden, located on Route 5 in Norwich, Vermont, next to the Farmers Market. The gardening season runs from approximately the third week in May through October. Each year, the Co-op holds a drawing to allocate plots to interested members. Gardeners from the previous year are given priority. Renters make a payment of $40 in the form of two $20 checks, one of which will be returned if the plot is cleared of all stakes, markers, and other non-plant debris in early fall. The other check covers the rental of a plot that is approximately 20 feet by 20 feet, pre-season rototilling, hay mulch, and on-site water pumped from the adjacent wetland.
All gardeners must tend their plots with organic gardening methods, limiting themselves to natural or organic fertilizers and pest control methods. The use of hay or other organic mulch is strongly recommended as both a weed control and a means of retaining soil moisture. In the spirit of cooperation, gardeners are considerate in their use of water, a limited resource. Assistance from gardeners in maintaining the overall well-being of the garden area is essential.
To enter the drawing for a plot, send your contact information and two checks for $20 each, made out to the Co-op Food Stores, to:
Michele Jordan
Member Services Coordinator
Hanover Co-op
P.O. Box 633
Hanover, NH 03755
so they are received on or before April 1. Winners will be notified by phone or e-mail during that week. If there are more requests than plots available, a waiting list will be established. Checks will be returned to those who do not get a plot. If you have further questions, contact Michele at (603) 640-6323 or email Missy.
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