CRPR oversees the operation of the community garden plots (with 107 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.

The garden plots will officially open for 2010 on Sat. 17 Apr 2010. Each plot will again be marked and numbered. Temperatures permitting, the water spigot will then be activated for gardener use (with buckets ONLY; hoses are strictly prohibited).

The 2010 gardening season will officially end on 30 Nov 2010. All gardeners are asked to clear their plots and ensure their plots were ready for winter. Please note that permit holders are not permitted to sublet or transfer their plot to another gardener. A portable toilet unit is available (year-round) near the dog park area.

With proper maintenance and plot clean-up, the 2010 Security Deposit will be available after 30 Nov 2010 for (1) full refund or (2) credit towards 2011 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 in the Garden Plot Agreement. 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.  NOTE: In order to control costs, delivered garden mulch will again be very limited.  As a result, individual 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.

Garden Plot Fee History:

• 2005, 2006: Operated by volunteers @ $15 single plot, $25 double plot (no security deposit)

• 2007, 2008, 2009: Operated by CRPR @ $20 single plot, $30 double plot (plus security deposit)
          The garden plots were fully-rented for 2007, 2008 & 2009; the garden operation must be financially self-supporting by the gardeners. Although the plots operated at a deficit in 2007, the Garden Plots were financially self-supporting in 2008 and 2009 and those funds were used to reimburse part of the 2007 deficit.

• 2010: A total of 108 plots are available for planting (54 single plots @ 300 sq. ft + 54 double plots @ 600 sq. ft.). Due to increased labor and material expenses, 2010 plot rental rates of $23 per single plot and $35 per double plot were authorized by the CRPR Board in December. It is expected the operating deficit from 2007 will be fully reimbursed at the end of 2010.

2010 Waitlist: Names may still be added to the waiting list for 2010. Please contact the CRPR office at 231-3071 or email here to have your name added to the waiting list. Vacant plots will be provided to those on the waitlist in the order of their listing.

2010 Garden Plot Map (PDF)              2010 Garden Plot Rules & Regulations

For 2010, the Authority has authorized the formation of a "Community Gardener Committee" to further improve the community garden program. The committee outline is posted HERE (PDF, 110 KB) and will be formed during 2010. Volunteers are invited to contact Jennifer Stout (231-3071) to be considered for appointment by the Director of Parks and Recreation.