Garden Plots will be available May 1st, after additional compost and tilling is completed
- Weeds within the plot must be kept under control and may not exceed 3 inches in height.
- Plastic sheeting, wooden fence-boards, wire, stones/ rocks and other miscellaneous items may not be used to border the plots or for the purpose of support for any plants: SAID ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED
- Plastic cover or an approved ground weed barrier may be used to help with the unwanted growth of weeds.
- Only approved tomato stakes or wood stakes may be used for the support for plants
- Any use of pesticides or herbicides is strictly prohibited Miracle-Grow Plant food products are OK
- Please keep your garden plots free of any unwanted garbage (plastic bags, empty containers, plastic jugs, etc.)
- Illegal plants may not be grown in the plot
- Do not plant anything in the soil near and around your apartments or buildings
- Shed is provided for the storage of your garden tools and also for the potting of your plants
- We have gardening tools available at the garden shed
- You can sign-out a key to the Garden Shed at the front desk in the Community Center
- Please keep this area cleaned and maintained, this is not to be a play room for children
- When you vacate, your garden plot will be given to the next person on the waiting list
- PLEASE, DO NOT GIVE THE PLOT TO ANYONE. THIS IS DONE THROUGH HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE
- Gardeners will be notified via email or letter if you garden plot is in need of maintenance
- Gardeners may forfeit the right to continue to have a Garden Plot if they do not comply with the guidelines
- PLEASE TAKE NOTE: ALL GARDEN MATERIALS ARE TO BE REMOVED BY THE END OF NOVEMBER
- When weeding your plot, take all weeds to compost area. Do not leave discarded weeds, rocks, or garbage next to your plot or your neighbors' plot.
- Please do not place trash items with the compost materials
- Do not let your garden's weeds spread into your neighbors' plots
- Pick food ONLY from your own garden plot
- Do not play loud music that may disrupt the peace of those gardening near you
- Unfortunately tools and supplies disappear, PLEASE return tools to Garden Shed after each use
- Children need to be supervised by parents when they are at the garden plots
- The gardens are for gardening, the area is not a play ground
- Report any unusual or suspicious activities to Campus Police at 3-1111
Have fun, enjoy nature and learn from one another!
