Frequently Asked Questions
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Community Garden
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All plots are approximately 13.5 by 17.5 feet or 236.25 square feet.
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Only one plot per household is permitted.
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All plots are $36.
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The gardens are located at Salem Hills Park at 1642 Upper 55th Street S.
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Every season is a little different so no promises. In 2021, the Parks Department did a great job re-grading the garden to fix flooding issues and we have not seen any consistent issues.
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Yes, two water spigots are available for use. One on the north end and one on the south end. The city does not provide a hose or buckets.
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Yes, there are compost bins available.
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Yes, a lock is secured on the entrance gate. Only season renters will have the access code.
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Registration is online; search in the outdoor activities category or keyword search "Community Garden".
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We cannot guarantee you will be assigned to any specific plot. Plots are assigned on a first come first serve basis.
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The southeast corner gets a considerable amount of shade during the day, this mostly impacts plot number 30. The website includes an aerial photo of the garden (PDF) where you can see the location of nearby trees.
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See an aerial photo and general map of the garden plots on the official community garden website.