Garden Plot Rentals


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All skill and experience levels are welcome!

Your rental fee includes:

  • Soil and soil amendments

  • Water for irrigation

  • Access to compost bins and herb gardens

  • Use of garden tools when available

Expectations for Gardeners

Gardeners must:

  • Volunteer onsite during our gardening season, between March and October. Please see this page for more information.

  • Attend a Gardener Orientation, dates and times TBD, sometime during March. You may not plant in your plot until you attend an orientation meeting.

  • Become familiar with and abide by our Community Standards.

  • Participate in the process of filling and amending your rental plot(s) at the start of the season.

  • Provide basic tools such as gloves, a trowel, and a watering can, as well as plants, seeds and any trellising materials for your rental plot.

Please feel free to contact us at sustainableardmore@gmail.com with any questions.

The 2024 Plot Request Process is now open!


Resources

2024 Community Standard and Sample Plot Lease

Below are some resources provided by the NC Cooperative Extension. A wealth of further information and learning resources can be found here.

Central NC Planting Calendar (NC State)

Piedmont Planting Guide (NC State)

Guide to Pest Insects

Guide to Beneficial Insects

Pollinator Conservation Guide