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 CRPR oversees the operation of the community garden plots established in 2005 at Tudek Park as a result of the efforts of the Tom Tudek Memorial Trust, Ferguson Township and volunteer Joe Banks.
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The 2012 garden plot season is 14 Apr thru 30 Nov. Each plot will again be marked and numbered. The water spigot will be available for gardener use with buckets ONLY; hoses remain strictly prohibited. A portable toilet unit is available (year-round) near the dog park area. The applicant agrees to abide by all of the regulations as noted on the Garden Plot Agreement and understands that the seasonal plot permit may be terminated at any time for violation of that Agreement. In order to control costs, delivered garden mulch continues to be very limited. As a result, gardeners are responsible for furnishing their own mulch for their own plot. Please do not use any hay or straw that is in or near the barn; it is owned by the farm tenant for the horses there.
END-OF-YEAR CLEAN-UP REQUIREMENTS:
- All wooden stakes, excluding the plot corner stakes, must be removed and piled neatly beside the tool shed.
- All plastic coverings, fencing, tomato cages, trellis structures, structures, garden ornaments or watering cans must be removed.
- All plants and weeds, excluding perennials and cool season crops which are still producing, must be removed from the plots and placed in the appropriate bin outside the fence. Cover crops may remain. Any compost piles must be spread across the plot or removed from the site.
- Plastic compost bins may remain at the owners risk, but they must be secured with rope so that the top sections do not blow away.
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 Request a free email subscription to the
Tom Tudek Community
Garden Email Group
Subscriptions are offered only to Tudek Garden Plot participants. This volunteer-moderated email group is operated solely by gardeners and does not represent the official position of CRPR or the Tom Tudek Memorial Trust. |
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The results of a 2010 Penn State Soil Test (PDF) are available here for gardener information. This test involved only Plot #41 (April 2010). While the results are likely to be typical, no warranty is provided. Our thanks to Mr. Marion Deppen for sharing the test results.
| Annual Garden Plot Rental Fees: |
YEAR |
SINGLE PLOTS @ 300 sf |
DOUBLE PLOTS @ 600 sf |
2005 & 2006 |
$15 (~5¢/sf) |
$25 (~4¢/sf) |
2007-2008-2009 |
$20 (~7¢/sf) |
$30 (~5¢/sf) |
2010 & 2011 |
$23 (~8¢/sf) |
$35 (~6¢/sf) |
2012 |
$27 (~9¢/sf) |
$50 (~8¢/sf) |
 The fee increase for 2012 is especially noted for the double-plots, where the prior rates did not fairly reflect the land
area used or the operational costs.
As of 13 Jan 2012, the garden wait-list stood at 58 gardeners. As a result, any vacated double-plots will be converted to single plots to help accommodate the demand for space. Double-plot renters are also able to downsize to a single-size plot and apply their excess security deposit balance towards the 2012 fees.
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The Tudek Park Community Gardens
Photo by Trish Meek
15 Jul 2011
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The 2012 gardening season officially start on 14 April and end on 30 Nov 2012. All gardeners are required to clear their plots and ensure their plots are ready for winter. With proper maintenance and plot clean-up, the 2012 Security Deposit will be available after 30 Nov 2012 for (1) full refund or (2) credit towards 2013 garden plot fees. The Security Deposit will be forfeited in full (without refund or credit) if the plot is not maintained and cleaned up as specified above and in the Garden Plot Agreement. Please note that permit holders are not permitted to sublet or transfer their plot to another gardener. Inquiries about the CRPR Community Garden Program may be directed to CRPR Staff Assistant Jada Light (231-3071).
Garden Plot Waitlist: Names may still be added to the waiting list, which is continued from year to year. Please contact the CRPR office at 231-3071 or email here to have your name added to the waiting list - a full name, postal address and phone number are required to enroll on the waitlist. Vacant plots will be provided to those on the waitlist in the order of their listing.
2011 GARDEN NOTES
Total of 108 Plots = 54 single plots (@ 300 sf) + 54 double plots (@ 600 sf).
24 of the plots are classified (but not certfied) as "organic." |
| On 15 Feb 2011: There are currently 45 people on the waitlist for the 2011 season. All rental forms & payments for returning gardeners are due by 16 Feb 2011. CRPR staff began making calls to fill vacant plots from the wait list on 17 Feb 2011. |
| On 1 Mar 2011: There are currently 49 people on the waitlist with 17 plots available. The waitlist names are being contacted in the order of their registration. |
| On 8 Apr 2011: There are currently 34 people on the waitlist. The office is awaiting payment for the final 3 double-plots. In addition, there are 3 remaining organic plots, which are being offered to those at the front of the waitlist. The gardens were ready-to-roll as scheduled on Sat. 16 Apr 2011. |
| On 17 May 2011: All 108 plots have been rented. 30 households remain on the waitlist. |
| On 4 Aug 2011: The waitlist currently has 40 households. |
| On 9 Dec 2011: The waitlist currently has 55 households. |
2012 GARDEN NOTES
Total of 108 Plots = 54 single plots (@ 300 sf) + 54 double plots (@ 600 sf).
24 of the plots are classified (but not certfied) as "organic." |
| On 13 Jan 2012: The waitlist currently has 58 households. |
| On 13 Feb 2012: The waitlist currently has 50 households. This waitlist is maintained year-to-year and used as spaces become available annually. Names are called in the order they were listed on the waitlist. |
| On 9 Mar 2012: The waitlist has been reduced to 31 households. 6 of those households (contacted in the order of their listing) replied that they would be renting an available plots. This waitlist is maintained year-to-year and used as spaces become available. |
On 10 Apr 2012: There are 16 people on the waitlist and the remaining 3 double-plots have been offered to the next folks on that waitlist. Compost deliveries are scheduled each week for the first 6 weeks; a delivery of woodchips (for use only on the paths and walkways) has been made. |
A number of other community gardens are offered in the Centre Region:
- Penn State University Community Gardens website
- In Harris Township, 21 community garden plots are in service; for information please contact volunteer Ms. Nellie Bhattarai at
(570) 506-6646.
- In Patton Township, please contact Patton Twp. Public Works at (814) 234-0271. The Patton Twp. gardens consist of 25 plots (20’ x 25’ = 500 sf). Info from the Patton Twp. website on 3 Jan 2012: "Garden plots are available at the Haugh Community Gardens for 2012. In 2011, there were 23 garden renters. Costs associated with renting a plot are $40 for renting the plot (this is an annual fee) and $40 for a security deposit. There is water available at the gardens (hoses are not permitted). Also, there are tools available to the gardeners to use. Beginning February 1, 2012, Patton Township will begin accepting the annual $40 renting fee. For new renters, please stop by the Township offices to obtain an informational packet. If you are interested in reserving a plot, contact the Public Works Department at publicworks@twp.patton.pa.us or (814) 234-0271 to register. If the number of requests exceeds the plots available, a lottery will be conducted."
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Centre Region Council of Governments
