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Operating Policies

OBJECTIVES: To teach and learn organic gardening principles, the use of non-residual pesticides and natural fertilizers, and how to achieve a natural balance between material put into the garden and material removed.

ORGANIC GARDENING PRINCIPLES: The building of soil fertility through the use of natural fertilizers such as manures, compost, mulches, and powdered rock. ONLY natural pest controls may be used.

WE ARE A COOPERATIVE: The gardens are run as an organic cooperative, with costs, benefits, fun, and work shared equally among the members, each of whom has a voice in the administration of the garden.

ENROLLMENT AND RENEWAL:  Enrollment and renewal occur in February and September of every year.  All new members are required to complete an Enrollment and release form.  Download the form here: OGC Enrollment Form.pdf.  Please complete the form, sign it, and return to the Plot Coordinator (see Officers/Administrative Contacts page). 

PLOT RENTAL CHARGE: There is $20 charge for each 6 month garden season, payable during the February and September work parties.

REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: A $40 per plot refundable deposit is required from each new gardener. Participation in the co-op is viewed as a 12-month responsibility; to that end, the deposit serves as a reminder of the need to keep individual plots from falling into a state of neglect. As gardeners, we have a particular interest in cleanliness and good management -- this land should be as beautiful and productive as we can make it -- a source of pleasure and learning for the entire community.  Your deposit will be refunded when you leave your plot, provided it is clean, recently weeded, and ready for the next gardener.

Updated 8/6/23