Plot Rental Information 2025

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We welcome you to join the community garden! Renting a plot in the garden includes many benefits. Plot renters have access to the greenhouse space, and communally grown areas are available for planting. We are also increasing herb gardens for plot renters use, and hope to offer classes during the summer. The garden is a great way to meet with other gardeners and enjoy the camaraderie of growing fresh food together!

We have gardening tools available, some tomato cages and fencing, and a rototiller for use in the garden. We also have a broadfork for turning the soil manually. Plots are available for the season, and renters are responsible for seed and plant purchase, adding nutrients, watering, tilling, weeding, and clean-up.  If you would like to keep the same plot area each season, please specify this when registering.  

·       Large plots: 12.5’ x 15’ $100 per season

·       Mid-size plots: 6.5’ x 15’ $50 per season

·       Small plot: 3.5’ x 15’ $30 per season

·       Communal space: designated areas for all plot renters to grow cops requiring more space, such as squash, corn and climbing crops. These areas are the responsibility of the plot renters to plan and maintain.   

·       Greenhouse: Includes space for Food Shelf items, as well as small plots for renters. The amount of space will be dependent on number of renters interested.

·       Sustainable gardens: We will continue to develop spaces for perennials, herbs, flowers, and indigenous plants for use in education and harvest

·       Annual garlic beds: Plot renters plant and mulch in Fall, and share in the harvest in August. Cloves are saved each harvest for planting the next year

·       Volunteer days: Part of our mission is to plant and harvest food for the Food Shelf at St. John’s Church. We hold volunteer days periodically to help with various jobs, and appreciate any contribution!

Your plot rental fee supports maintenance, equipment, staff, rent for the garden space, Food Shelf costs, and educational programs.

Rental fee assistance is available for anyone needing financial assistance to have a plot. We believe that everyone deserves access to gardening opportunities. All requests are confidential. Please submit a request to garetz@umich.edu.

Site guidelines

·       The garden space is leased and adjacent to a residence, so please be respectful of the owners’ privacy and observe the hours of 7 AM to 8 PM for garden work

·       Parking is available to the right as you enter the driveway. Drive slowly when entering the driveway, which is separate from the house driveway, and located near to the barn, No vehicles are allowed past this point: use wheelbarrows to transport materials. (Heavy loads excepted if road is dry). Note that the designated parking space can be muddy and alternative parking is advised (pull straight in right in front of shed near entry or pull along side the drive, consider parking across the street at the Capser Trail lot).

·       All renters, visitors and volunteers must sign a waiver form, located in the garden shed. Sign, date, and leave in the designated box before working in the garden. Returning renters who have previously signed a waiver need not repeat.

·       No pets are permitted in the garden. Children must be supervised at all times

·       There is a toilet available on site

Individual Plots

·       We are an organic garden, so please use only organic practices and soil amendments. Do not use plastic, carpeting or hay as mulch. Straw and cardboard are acceptable.

·       Identify your rows with stakes or a creative sign with your name

·       Keep your plot weeded, and cut plants before they go to seed. Keep your plants contained to your growing area and don’t infringe on other plots

·       Pathways must be kept clear for mowing

·       All seasonal plots must be cleared by October 10th, unless there are special circumstances.

·       There is a designated area for composting: but weeds that have seeded should be removed from the garden. Please take any trash with you.

PLEASE NOTE: Plots are available on a first come, first served basis, so register early!

2025 Garden Plot Rental

Please fill out the following Plot Rental Form and submit payment. You may also mail a check to P.O. Box 523, La Pointe, WI 54580

Full plot: $100 (12.5’ x 15’) Mid-size plot: $50 (6’ x 15’) Small plot: $30 (3’ x 15’)

Make sure to include your contact information (name, email, phone) if registering by mail. Renters will be added to our email list for ongoing communication.