Assignment of garden plots will be on a first come basis upon completion of the commitment application and “Release of all Claims” form. Preference for next year’s plots will be awarded to this year’s gardeners first.
Each gardener is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of their garden plot. Watering, weeding, harvesting and any other garden related maintenance are all the responsibility of the assigned gardener. Gardener may arrange for other gardeners to care for their plots only if they have given written permission to do so and have notified the ZCG Committee.
Gardeners may harvest vegetables, fruits and flowers from their personal plots only.
Personal garden plots should be cared for at least one time a week. If any plot remains unattended for three weeks or more it shall be considered abandoned and available for reassignment.
At the end of the growing season, gardeners are responsible for clearing their plot of all plant material and leaving the plot as they found it in the spring. Those that do not comply with this rule will not be assigned a plot the following year.
Children are encouraged to participate and are welcome in the garden but must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. Gardens assigned to children are the responsibility of the child’s parent or guardian and the same rules apply as to the adult gardens.
Pets are not permitted in the garden.
