Sample Rules and Regulations

The following guidelines are only suggestions. You should adapt them to your particular situation and needs. The best rules are those that the gardeners participate in drawing up. Make sure that the rules you adopt are enforceable and fair. Every gardener should be given a copy in a language in which they are comfortable and they should be posted in a prominent place (see examples at www.cityfarmer.org/gardenrules.html#rules)

· I will pay a fee of $___ to help cover garden expenses. I understand that $____ of this will be refunded to me when I clean up my plot at the end of the season.

· I will have something planted in the garden by [date] and keep it planted all summer long.

· If I must abandon my plot for any reason, I will notify the manager.

· I will keep weeds down and maintain the areas immediately surrounding my plot if any.

· If my plot becomes unkempt, I understand that I will be given one week’s notice to clean it up. At that time, it will be re-assigned or tilled in.

· I will keep trash and litter cleaned from the plot, as well as from adjacent pathways and fences.

· I will participate in the fall cleanup of the garden. I understand that the $____ deposit will be refunded only to those who participate.

· I will plant tall crops where they will not shade the neighbouring plots.

· I will pick only my own crops unless given permission by the plot user.

· I will not use fertilisers, insecticides or weed repellents that will in any way affect other plots.

· I agree to volunteer hours toward community gardening efforts (include a list of volunteer tasks that your garden needs.)

· I will not bring pets to the garden.

· I understand that neither the garden group, nor owners of the land are responsible for my actions. I THEREFORE AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE GARDEN GROUP AND OWNERS OF THE LAND FOR ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS OR CLAIM THAT OCCURS IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF THE GARDEN BY ME OR ANY OF MY GUESTS.

Signature of garden member: _____________________ Date: ____________________

Signature of Co-ordinator: ________________________