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Registration Information <br />Applicants desiring a garden plot may pre-register by downloading a registration form at: <br />www extension.umn.edu/county/Sherbume/, print the document `Sherburne County Community Gardens'. <br />Return the form with payment to: <br />Sherburne County Extension Office <br />Attn: Community Garden <br />Sherburne County Government Center <br />13880 Highway 10 W <br />13880 Business Center Drive <br />Elk River, MN 55330-4601 <br />Please allow enough time for the U.S. mail delivery prior to April 15`. Beginning April 13`h, 8:00 a.m., applicants desiring a <br />garden plot may register on afirst-come, first-served basis as plots are available. To apply, please contact the Extension <br />office (see above address and location) or call 763-241-2720. If no plot is available, you may be placed on a waiting list. <br />Fees <br />When gardeners receive a plot, they will receive a copy of the garden guidelines and will be asked to sign an agreement <br />to abide by these guidelines. An annual deposit of $20.00 will be collected. At the end of the season when you have <br />cleared and cleaned your plot of vegetative matter, this deposit will be returned. <br />In addition, gardeners will be charged an annual rental fee of $10.00 for the small plot, $15.00 for the large plot. The fee <br />is non-refundable and covers the period from May 151 to end of Sept. 30"'each year. <br />Shared/Common Areas <br />All gardeners are responsible for keeping common areas neat and weed-free. <br />Composting <br />We encourage use of compost to keep soil fertile. The city of Elk River has free compost (as available) for use by all <br />registered gardeners. Transportation of compost is the responsibility of the registered gardener. <br />Tools <br />Gardeners will provide their own tools. <br />Abandoned/Neglected Plots <br />If a plot is not planted within a reasonable time or left unplanted for three or more weeks during the growing season, or if <br />it appears abandoned or neglected, or if invasive weeds are allowed to run rampant, the gardener will be asked to take <br />immediate action to clean up the problem or the plot will be clean and the gardener will lose his/her deposit and their <br />plot(s). If an emergency contributes to such a problem, please let your fellow gardeners know so the group can help you. <br />Arts and Decoration <br />A broad range of garden art (including trellises and whimsical items) is welcome within garden plots, but please avoid <br />bring junk or trash into the garden. When in doubt, check with your fellow gardener. <br />Children <br />Kids are welcome in the Community Garden. For safety's sake and the comfort of fellow gardeners, please keep a careful <br />eye on your children. <br />Pets <br />If you take your pet to the garden, please keep them on a leash. Clean up after pets -remember dog and/ or cat <br />droppings are not suitable for composting. Please bag them and take them home. <br />Vandalism and Theft <br />Vandalism is a common fear among community gardeners. If you notice vandalism or theft, please notify the Sherburne <br />County Sheriffs Department at 763-241-2500 to report the crime. For your own safety, do not confront the culprit yourself. <br />Watering <br />For our first year of Community Gardens, you are responsible to provide your own water. Transporting water can be <br />accomplished by filling recycled plastic milk jugs, or other containers with lids, with water. A more convenient water <br />source may be available in the future. <br />Sherburne County Extension Office -February 2009 <br />