 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 officially opened for 2010 on Sat. 17 Apr 2010. Each plot was marked and numbered. Temperatures permitting, the water spigot were activated for gardener use (with buckets ONLY; hoses are strictly prohibited).
The results of a Penn State Soil Test (PDF) are available here for gardener information. This test involved only Plot #41 in early-April. While the results are likely to be typical, no warranty is provided. Our thanks to Mr. Marion Deppen for sharing the test results.
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.
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. 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
Inquiries about the community garden program may be directed to CRPR Staff Assistant Jada Light (231-3071).
2010 UPDATES
Total of 108 Plots = 54 single plots + 54 double plots.
The garden plots officially opened for the year on Sat. 17 Apr 2010.
On 4 Feb 2010: 2009 Gardeners received the 2010 Request Forms via email on 8 Jan. They have until 19 Feb to pay for their 2010 plot. Beginning February 22nd, any empty garden plots will be opened to the individuals on the waiting list in the order they signed up. Currently there are 42 individuals on the waiting list. |
| On 24 Feb 2010: All 2009 gardener requests have been processed. As of today, there are 24 open plots and email invitations were sent to the first group of individuals on the waitlist. Those individuals will have until 12 March to respond and pay for a plot. There are currently 46 individuals on the waitlist (including those just invited to request a plot). |
| On 15 Mar 2010: As of today, there are 19 unrented plots and email invitations have been sent to the second group of individuals on the waitlist. Those individuals will have until 26 Mar 2010 to respond and pay for a plot. There are currently 30 individuals on the waitlist (including those just invited to request a plot). |
| On 29 Mar 2010: As of today, there are 5 open plots and email invitations have been sent to the third group of individuals on the waitlist. Those individuals will have until April 9th to respond and pay for a plot. There are currently 22 individuals on the waitlist (including those just invited to request a plot). |
| On 9 Apr 2010: Currently there is 1 unrented plot and that invitation window expires at 5 PM today. If available on Monday, that plot will be offered to the next person on the waitlist. There are currently 22 on the waiting list. |
On 15 Apr 2010: All the garden plots have now been reserved and paid for the 2010 season. There are currently 21 individuals on the waiting list.
For 17 Apr 2010 (Opening Day):
The water service has been turned on. The tool shed is open for gardeners. Additional rebar posts for plot boundary markers have been installed; the numbered caps have been re-marked with the plot numbers. Compost deliveries will begin next week (limited to a total of 6 loads this year). |
| On 9 Aug 2010: There are currently 4 abandoned plots that are being cleared. We will be calling people on the wait list (which has 34 people) to fill those spots for the 2011 year. |
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