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Gardener Application Form

Primary Gardener
First Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
Email*
*If you supply an email address Project Grow will confirm your plot application via email
 
If there will be more than one gardener, please add their information below.
 
Additional Gardener Copy address from primary
First Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
Email
Relationship to Primary Gardener
 
 
Additional Gardener Copy address from primary
First Name
Last Name
Address
City
State
Zip
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
Email
Relationship to Primary Gardener
 
 
Additional Gardeners (Enter the names of any additional gardeners separated by commas)
 

Community Garden Perennial plots: A limited number exist at County Farm, Lakewood, Airport, Clague, Greenview and University Reformed Church community gardens and can be rented by returning Project Growgardeners

Would you be interested in a perennial plot at one of the gardens listed above if one became available?

Yes No
 
PLOT FEES: Note about Plot Fees: Fees are listed below on a sliding scale. The lower number is the subsidized rate; it does not cover the actual cost of the plot. The higher number is the full cost that Project Grow pays to provide your plot. Please pay the highest amount that you can. To inquire about low-income fees, call the office at (734) 996-3169.
 

Instructions for Community Gardens:

  1. Select your first choice of garden site & size
  2. Select your second choice of garden site & size should the first not be available

Instructions for Discovery Gardens:

  1. Select the plot of your choice

 

Returning Gardeners: If you want the same Community Garden plot as last year, please check here:

 

Community Gardens

Select for mapHalf PlotFull Plot
Airport$57-72
1st choice 2nd choice
$90-120
1st choice 2nd choice
University
Reformed
$47-59
1st choice 2nd choice
$74-98
1st choice 2nd choice
Catholic
Social Services
$47-59
1st choice 2nd choice
$74-98
1st choice 2nd choice
County Farm$57-72
1st choice 2nd choice
$90-120
1st choice 2nd choice
Clague$47-62
1st choice 2nd choice
$80-120
1st choice 2nd choice
Greenview$57-72
1st choice 2nd choice
$90-120
1st choice 2nd choice
Lakewood$47-59
1st choice 2nd choice
$74-98
1st choice 2nd choice
Mitchell$47-59
1st choice 2nd choice
$74-98
1st choice 2nd choice
Matthaei$47-59
1st choice 2nd choice
$74-98
1st choice 2nd choice
Food Gatherers$47-59
1st choice 2nd choice
$74-98
1st choice 2nd choice
Hillside$57-72
1st choice 2nd choice
$90-120
1st choice 2nd choice
Buhr Park$57-72
1st choice 2nd choice
$90-120
1st choice 2nd choice
 

Discovery Gardens

Select garden name for mapLeslie
Science
Center
Country
Farm
Park
Easy Access
(accessible)
1 plot
$35-70
$35-70
Easy Access
(accessible)
2 plots
$60-100
$60-100
Wise Roots
(seniors)
1 plot
$35-70
$35-70
Wise Roots
(seniors)
2 plots
$60-100
$60-100
Wonder Sprouts
(children)
1 plot
$50-70
$50-70
Wonder Sprouts
(children)
2 plots
$70-110
$70-110
 
Volunteer Commitment: As a Project Grow gardener, you are a member of a community of neighbors. You are expected to make a meaningful contribution of time (at least two hours per month in the gardening season) to your garden community. To find out what is needed at your site, please ask your Site Coordinator. Listed below are tasks in which your contribution of time is most helpful to the running of your garden
 
Garden Work Parties for Community Gardens: Maintenance or other tasks needed at each site. Approximately 1.5 hours each:
Stake Out garden plots (around May 1) August Work Party
June Work PartyClean Up garden plots (October 18 th )
July Work Party
Garden Work Parties for Discovery Gardens: Maintenance or other tasks needed at each site. Approximately 1.5 hours each:
Discovery Garden kickoff (around midMay) End of season cleanup (around midOctober)
As a non profit organization with a very small staff, Project Grow also has an ongoing need in the following areas. Please check any where you may be able to offer volunteer assistance, we will call you:
Events: Assist in planning and organizing money-making, educational and community awareness events for Project Grow.
Fundraising & Grantwriting: Assist Project Grow's staff and Board in planning and undertaking strategies to ensure Project Grow's financial stability.
Food Bank Coordinator: Organize gleaning of surplus garden produce for contribution to Food Gatherers or other organizations, who will distribute produce to those in need (you will be contacted in June or July).
Education: Work with or be part of Project GrowÕs education committee, teach a class, write a gardening information article.
Newsletter: Contribute articles, assist with layout, help find sponsors & advertisers.
Discovery Garden: Help maintain the educational gardens at the Leslie Science Center and at the County Farm Park. Many possible ways to help, from theme garden care to assisting seniors or children with their gardens.
Office Skills: Support Project Grow staff by aiding with data entry, mailings, filing etc.
 
PAYMENTPlot FeesCommunity Gardens (1st choice)
Discovery Gardens
Membership Fee (Project Grow requires a one time $20 membership fee for new Community Gardeners, payable with Registration. Discovery Garden plots do not currently require a membership fee.)
Tax-Deductible Donation (optional). All donations to Project Grow, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, are tax­deductible!
Total:
Payment Method:Check/Money Order  Credit Card/Paypal
 
 


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