Community Garden
PARTICIPATION
Plot sizes/Annual Fee
Garden plots are available in three sizes: 10 x 10 feet for an annual fee of $20; 15 x 15 feet for $40, and 15 x 30 feet for $60.
Duke Farms also has an Accessible Garden area which conforms to current ADA standards. Individual garden beds on a paver patio rent for $20 each for the season and may be rented to individuals or groups. Please contact Nora DiChiara for more information.
UPDATE: Garden plots are now SOLD OUT for 2022 but you may use the registration link to be placed on a waiting list should a plot become available.
Responsibilities
Each gardener is responsible for the maintenance and regular upkeep of their plot, including keeping the plot weed-free and harvesting ripe produce. The Duke Farms Community Garden is open all year, subject to weather, with water available on-site between March and October. Garden plots are offered in AS-IS condition and need to be prepared each season by the participating gardener using strictly organic amendments (NO chemical fertilizers or pesticides will be allowed). Gardeners will also be responsible for providing their own seeds or plants and must use their own garden tools to tend to their plots.
Participation Requirements
Gardeners are required to fulfill the following obligations annually in order to maintain membership in the Community Garden:
1. EMAIL: Maintain a valid email address. This will be the primary form of communication between staff and gardeners. We also strongly recommend joining the Community Garden Facebook page, Any changes in email are to be reported within 3 business days.
2. CONTINUING EDUCATION: Attend 1 elective environmental gardening course of your choice through Duke Farms or another suitable vendor. Record title in your Online Garden Profile on the Community Garden webpage in order to receive credit. NOTE: First-year gardeners must complete 3 courses total: Orientation**, Intro to Organic Gardening*, and 1 elective. Links will be emailed to gardeners.
3. VOLUNTEER: Complete 4 hours of volunteer time at Duke Farms for your first garden plot, plus 1 hour for each additional plot. Record hours in your Online Garden Profile on the Community Garden webpage in order to receive credit.
4. MAINTENANCE: Comply with all maintenance expectations listed in the Duke Farms Community Garden Handbook. Surveys will be done weekly between April 15th and October 31st. If a gardener receives a notice, they must address this issue within one week.
5. CODE OF CONDUCT: Please be courteous in the garden at all times. You are expected to review all safety, security, and conduct expectations as stated in the Duke Farms Community Garden Handbook.
By registering for the Duke Farms Community Garden, you are acknowledging all:
• Guidelines expressed in the Participation Agreement
• The Handbook
• Written ongoing communications stating guideline clarification or new guidelines