Colonial Giving Garden Application

Colonial Giving Garden Request to Rent a Raised Bed

The Colonial Giving Garden has a large community planting area, several smaller raised beds, 4 raised beds that are 68"x22", and 8 raised beds that are 126"x81". We are delighted to make the 12 larger raised bed available to individuals, groups, or restaurants that wish to grow vegetables. They are available for rent on a first-come-first-served, pay-what-you-can-afford basis, and our recommended rental fee is $60 for the 68"x22" raised beds and $80 for the 126"x81" raised beds.

To apply for one of the 12 raised bed available for rent, complete and submit the form below. Once we receive your application, review it, and see what beds are available, we’ll be in touch to go over details.

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Address

Your Age

Do you have any special needs we need to be aware of?

What size raised bed would you prefer?

No preference

126" x 81” (large)

68" x 22” (medium)

Please read the Colonial Giving Garden Rules and Responsibilities below.

Tend to your garden space regularly. If your schedule does not permit you to tend your garden space for an extended period of time, please contact Grow Gillespie or make arrangements with another gardener. Garden space that receivea no attention for 2 weeks may be reassigned.
All standard soil amendments (such as compost, manure, and commercial fertilizers) are acceptable.
All synthetic pesticides including herbicides like "Roundup" are prohibited (this rule is intended to protect people and crops from improperly applied pesticides).
If you have any questions about acceptable inputs or practices, contact Grow Gillespie. growgillespie@gmail.com.
Please respect fellow gardeners (e.g., no harvesting in neighboring garden space).
Each gardener is responsible for soil preparation of their own garden space.
Water may be used as necessary from the water source.
Gardeners are encouraged, but not required to give at least 50% of their crop to Grow Gillespie for distribution.
Gardeners are required to participate in at least 1 “workday” at the garden. The workday requirement will be adjusted to fit physical capabilities and time constraints.
All participants will be required to sign a waiver form.
Produce from the garden cannot be sold for a profit or used in conjunction with a business.

I have read and agree to adhere to the "Colonial Giving Garden Rules and Responsibilities" listed above. I understand that not adhering to these responsibilities may result in forfeiture of my garden space.

Thanks for submitting your application for a raised bed in the GROW Gillespie Colonial Giving Garden!