I agree to the following as a plotholder at Wheatland Community Garden:
Be Organic:
Contribute:
Be Considerate of the garden community:
Be Considerate of school district personnel and property:
School District of Lancaster (SDoL) and Wheatland MS have graciously allowed the establishment of Wheatland Community Garden (WCG). WCG is an independent association that holds a lease to the site and is responsible for garden operation and maintenance.
Communicate:
Be Organic:
- I will not use chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, non-organic fertilizers such as MiracleGro, or any other commercial product not certified as organic.
- I understand that if I use non-organic substances in the garden, I will lose my plot without refund.
Contribute:
- I will contribute at least 10% of my produce to the food bank.
- I will contribute at least 2 hours of community service for each of my plots.
Be Considerate of the garden community:
- I will begin preparing my plot by May 1, begin planting by May 15, and maintain my plot during the growing season.
- I understand that if I have not prepared my plot by May 15, I will lose it without refund.
- I will not plant tall crops that shade adjacent plots.
- I will keep weeds in my plot under control and prevent them from spreading or going to seed and affecting other plots.
- I will keep the aisles adjacent to my plot clear of weeds, fences, and other items that obstruct passage.
- I will keep trash out of my plot and common areas.
- I will participate in fall cleanup of my plot and common areas.
- I will maintain and protect community equipment and tools.
- I understand that if I neglect my plot, other gardeners may cut or remove weeds with collateral damage to my crops.
- I understand that if I have not improved my unkempt plot within two weeks of a complaint, I may lose it without refund.
- I understand that if I do not follow through on my community service obligation, I may not be invited to return next year.
Be Considerate of school district personnel and property:
School District of Lancaster (SDoL) and Wheatland MS have graciously allowed the establishment of Wheatland Community Garden (WCG). WCG is an independent association that holds a lease to the site and is responsible for garden operation and maintenance.
- I understand that SDoL and Wheatland MS are not responsible for the garden, and I will not contact either about garden issues.
- I will not enter the school or use its facilities without permission of a school employee.
- I understand there are hazards in the garden and the surrounding field including groundhog holes and will hold SDoL and WCG harmless for any injury I might incur, and waive any right to legal recourse.
- I understand that theft from the garden is possible and will hold SDoL and WCG harmless for any loss I might incur.
- I therefore agree to hold harmless School District of Lancaster and Wheatland Community Garden and their respective representatives or employees for any liability, damage, or claim that occurs in connection with the use of the garden by me or any of my guests.
Communicate:
- I understand that I am responsible for notifying garden organizers of changes to my email address or phone number.
- I understand that I am responsible for remaining aware of garden events, rules, decisions, and issues that arise during the growing season by regularly checking the web site, discussion forum, and email.