Bogota's Community Garden Rules

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Bogota Community Garden will provide:

• 4 X 6 plots ( larger ones to be constructed)

• Fencing around the exterior of the entire garden

• Rain Barrels, composting area, shed for tools and benches for relaxing

• Rules and regulations will be provided to each renter and   posted inside the shed

 

Plot Maintenance Expectations:

• Gardeners must maintain plots (including adjacent aisles) throughout the growing season

• If, for any reason (health, vacation, work pressure), you will be temporarily unable to maintain your plot or throughout the season, inform the coordinator.  If you have a substitute gardener, inform the Community Garden Committee via email at bogotacommunitygarden@gmail.com.

• Abandoned plots will be reassigned.

• Plots are on a first come, first served with a maximum of 2 plots per household.

• At the end of the season, all dead plants and weeds must be removed.

• This garden adheres to organic growing practices.  Do not use synthetic chemical pesticides or fertilizers like miracle-Gro.  If you are not sure if something is allowed, please check with another gardener or email the community garden committee at bogotacommunitygarden@gmail.com.  If used, you forfeit your plot.

• Refrain from excessive interior fencing and edging

 

Adjacent Paths and Borders

• (mulch or grass) is what is used in the path ways.

• You are responsible for maintaining the path ways, via weeding, etc around your plot.   You must keep the path by your plot clear of weeds, rocks, garden plants and other obstacles.

• Each gardener is responsible for their own trash removal.

 

Miscellaneous

• Vegetables and plants grown from your plot may not be sold for personal profit.

• Radios.  Should you wish to listen to the radio, please use headphones as not to disturb the other gardeners.

• Garden gates.  The gates should remain closed at all times.  Please make sure it is securely closed.

• No Vehicles are allowed on the garden or park property.

• Keep the Garden Committee advised of your current address and telephone number by notifying them via email at bogotanjcommunitygarden@gmail.com.

• Keep the garden attractive for neighboring residents and safe for all.

 

Gardener Meetings

• There will be two mandatory meetings with the gardeners.  One in the month of May for the start of the growing season and one in October for the end of the season.

• The Bogota Community Garden committee will meet once every other month on the fourth Wednesday of that month.

 

Warnings and Penalties

• If you fail to follow any of the above guidelines, the community garden community will contact you.

• All gardeners are required to keep their plots as disease and weed free as possible. 

• Complaints, policies and mediations are the responsibility of the Bogota community garden committee.

• Any issues contact the Bogota community garden at bogotanjcommunitygarden@gmail.com.

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