Garden Plot Rentals
All skill and experience levels are welcome!
Your rental fee includes:
Soil and soil amendments
Water for irrigation
Access to compost bins and herb gardens
Use of garden tools when available
Expectations for Gardeners
Gardeners must:
Volunteer onsite during our gardening season, between March and October. Please see this page for more information.
Attend a Gardener Orientation, dates and times TBD, sometime during March. You may not plant in your plot until you attend an orientation meeting.
Become familiar with and abide by our Community Standards.
Participate in the process of filling and amending your rental plot(s) at the start of the season.
Provide basic tools such as gloves, a trowel, and a watering can, as well as plants, seeds and any trellising materials for your rental plot.
Please feel free to contact us at sustainableardmore@gmail.com with any questions.
2024 plots are sold out!
Resources
2024 Community Standard and Sample Plot Lease
Below are some resources provided by the NC Cooperative Extension. A wealth of further information and learning resources can be found here.
Central NC Planting Calendar (NC State)
Piedmont Planting Guide (NC State)
Guide to Pest Insects
Guide to Beneficial Insects
Pollinator Conservation Guide