The Specifics

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• Gardeners may lease a plot for the year . The Colorado growing season is April-October. Second Start Community Garden adheres to firm organic garden practices, with community composting bins and tool sheds.

• Second Start Community Garden has 60 plots, several perennial gardens, and an orchard. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from our community of active gardeners.

• Plots can be rented by individuals or groups, with the fee on household income. Households whose gross annual income is less than $45,000/yr are considered “Low Income”.

• No gardening experience is required.  We do recommend having a Mentor if community gardening is new for you.

• Gardeners sign a contract agreeing:

  • to contribute 8 hours (minimum) of community work-share per season (per full plot)

  • show Start of Season activity by May 1

  • use organic gardening methods and water conservation practices as referenced in our Gardener's Handbook

  • actively maintain productive crops for home table use and remove weeds in the rented plot and surrounding paths throughout the growing season 

  • end-of-season clean up of the plot if required by October 31

  • over-winter gardening is encouraged for continuing gardeners  

• Plots are approximately 15' X 20' = 300 sq ft, and are on a first-come-first-served basis.

• The best time to get on the waitlist is in the fall, winter, or whenever you meet us. 

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$60 full plot/year

$50 plot cleaning deposit

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*SSCG considers $45,000 gross annual household income as "low income."   

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If you have any questions about registering for a garden plot, please reach out to the Registrar.

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