Community Garden

Community gardening has attracted both beginner and experienced gardeners to Russell Farm, where they can rent a plot and share their knowledge and passion for growing vegetables and flowers alongside others throughout the season. More than just a place to garden, the Russell Farm community garden offers meaningful benefits for mental, physical, and emotional well-being—providing a peaceful escape, encouraging healthy activity, and fostering connections that strengthen our sense of community.

The public area of Russell Farm, located at 405 West County Road 714, includes approximately 11 acres that are home to the community garden. The garden is open Tuesday through Saturday for garden members and volunteers. Children under 18 are welcome in the garden but must be accompanied by an adult.

Plot-Rental Fee

The seasonal Spring and Summer (Feb - July) individual plot-rental fee is $50 for a 5-foot by 16-foot plot.

The seasonal Fall and Winter (August - January) individual plot-rental fee is $50 for a 5-foot by 16-foot plot. 

The garden fee covers the garden plot with organic top soil medium added, water, and liability insurance. There is also a 1-time plot cleanup deposit of $20.

There are a few scholarships available. Recipients of those scholarships, which cover the annual $50 fee, will be asked to donate 4 hours of volunteer time monthly. 

Contact us to rent plot by email or phone.

Tools

Garden members will need to bring their own tools. If you rent a plot, you are responsible for maintaining your own beds and providing your own plants and seeds. You are also free to harvest your own crop. If you can’t use all of your harvest, the food will be donated to an area food bank.

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