Utility Bill Due Date

Please note: Utility bills sent out last week had an incorrect due date of June 12th. Bills are due June 15th. We apologize for the confusion.

High Springs Community Garden

Community Garden

Principles: Organic Cooperative & Shared Resource

 

The High Springs Community Garden’s mission is to provide a welcoming shared space to grow and care for fruits, vegetables and flowering plants. The “Community Plot” is tended by all our gardeners. We welcome you to grow and care for this plot with us! You may pick from the plot labeled “Community Plot” only, please respect our gardeners and do not touch plants in other plots. 

Interested in joining the community garden for the coming year? Please review the guidelines below and apply for a plot by August 1st at highspringscommunitygarden2025 [at] gmail.com (highspringscommunitygarden2025[at]gmail[dot]com) 

 

Contact: highspringscommunitygarden2025 [at] gmail.com (highspringscommunitygarden2025[at]gmail[dot]com) 

Annual Duration of Plot: September 1 through August 31 

Yearly Fee: Small Plot $10 / Large Plot $20. Fees cover water and additional soil. 

 

  1. Organic Approach: Whenever possible, use organic methods of pest and weed control. Native plants and seeds preferred. Annual/Seasonal plants only (no shrubs, trees or perennials). 

 

  1. Maintain a family/individual plot on a weekly basis. If absent for more than a week, arrangements must be made to have another gardener or friend maintain the plot. 

 

  1. Participate for at least one hour a month in maintaining the garden’s community plot and butterfly garden. 

 

  1. Turn off water spigot when leaving the garden for the day. Please conserve water and be mindful of any local drought conditions. 

 

  1. Secure the garden gate when leaving the garden for the day. 

 

  1. No alcohol, drugs, or weapons. No smoking. No pets allowed inside garden fence. 

 

  1. No plants or structures taller than 3-4 feet (that may restrict sunlight).  

 

  1. Plots are reserved on a first-to-come basis. 

    Reservation deadline: September 30. If plots remain after the deadline, plot holders may apply for a 2nd plot (two plot maximum). 

 

  1. Gardeners may claim previous year plots by submitting a request via email to: highspringscommunitygarden2025 [at] gmail.com (highspringscommunitygarden2025[at]gmail[dot]com) by August 1, 2026.
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