Common use of GARDEN PLOT REQUIREMENTS Clause in Contracts

GARDEN PLOT REQUIREMENTS. A. Members shall: 1. Keep garden plot completely planted and harvested with new vegetables of the season (token planting and cover crops are not allowed). Gardens must be planted with at least 80% edible crops, thus allowing the remaining 20% of your plot for the inclusion of the following items: • Pathways • One plastic storage container • Two made-for-garden plastic or composite garden chairs or a small bench. • Two approved compost containers Note: If an item is used as a support for growing crops (bean pole, tomato cage, trellis, etc.), it is considered part of planted crop. If not in use, they will be part of your 20% unplanted plot. 2. Remove weeds and grasses and trim or remove all diseased and/or pest-infested plants to avoid spread of disease and weeds and take reasonable steps to prevent and control diseases and pests. 3. Keep crops trimmed and out of pathways. 4. Only hand water and conserve water at all times. No drip systems, oscillating sprinklers, diffusers or soaker hoses are permitted in plots. 5. Place refuse from your garden into dumpsters provided. If dumpsters are full, keep refuse in your plot until dumpsters are empty. Any wood material must be cut to fit inside the dumpster. When finished emptying trash, be courteous and clean up crops/trash around the dumpster. Raised beds cannot be greater than 8 inches higher than the border boards. 6. Arrange for someone to take care of your plot when necessary (i.e., illness, vacation, etc.). Members are responsible for maintaining their garden, regardless of personal issues. B. Members shall NOT: 1. Plant more than 10% of garden plot in beneficial flowers 2. Plant more than 50% of garden plot with any one crop.