4 Email us to be placed on our waiting list. As plots become available we first offer them to those on our waiting list. Email us your name, and your address. Those living in Peachtree City and Fayette County will be given priority. Do not submit anything else at this time. We will contact you by return email.
Our email is ptccommunitygardens@gmail.com
Fresh South, Inc. is a 501 3C non-profit organization. Its board manages the Peachtree City Community Garden.
Plots are rented on an annual basis (Rental period is from January thru November). The renewal period for returning gardeners for the 2024 planting season is Sept. 11, 2023 – October 16, 2023. After October 25 plots not reserved by returning gardeners will be open for rental by other parties. If not paid in full, a minimum of 50% of rental fee is due with registration. The balance is due by November 18, 2023. Returning gardeners may keep their current plot/plots or exchange for any vacated plot. To obtain an additional plot returning gardeners must be on the waiting list and wait their turn. Fees are not refundable. Rental fee: 8x20 plot ………. $ 100.00 8x10 [1/2 plot] …. $ 60.00
Non gardening access fee $25.00 annually
Monies collected are to be used for insurance, city fees, general maintenance of the garden, administrative expenses, tools, repairs, social events, promotional and marketing expenses, educational programs or capital improvements.
Only organic/natural pesticides and fertilizers will be used by gardeners and are supplied by the individual gardener. Vegetable transplants or seeds are provided by gardener. (No trees, bushes, cacti, mint, or invasive plants are allowed)
2024 PTC Community Garden Rules
1. Each gardener is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of their garden plot and the entire exterior common side area on which your number is located along with the smaller side aisle facing the nearest fence). Please refrain from using dilapidate, rusted or weather worn items or furniture. Watering, weeding, harvesting and any other garden related maintenance are all the responsibility of the gardener. Gardeners may arrange temporarily for others to tend/water their plots. If you will be traveling for two weeks or more please notify the garden board prior to leaving and make arrangements to have someone tend your plot and area of responsibility.
2. Do NOT spray vinegar weed suppressant between 6 am and 2pm!!!
3. When a work day is scheduled gardeners are expected to participate. If they are unable to do so, they will be given the option to volunteer on a different date by weeding a garden common area.
4. ABANDONED GARDENS MAY BE REASSIGNED OR COVERED BY THE BOARD. A) If a garden is not prepared by April 20, 2024 or planting is not begun by May 15 and the board is not notified as to the reason it will be considered abandoned. There will not be a refund. The entire garden plot is expected to be used sometime within the growing season or a plot may be divided. B) Weeds and harvest... If a member is notified via email two (2) consecutive times within a three (3) week period to weed their garden including assigned perimeter and it has not been weeded it will be considered abandoned. It will also be considered abandoned if produce is not harvested during this time frame and is allowed to rot. (C) The board reserves the right to not allow a gardener to return if they must be notified 3 times through the season to weed or harvest. An email will be sent out two times. The third time a phone call will also be made warning the gardener that this is the last time to be notified to weed. Any future notifications will result in them not being allowed to return for the following year. If you are ill please let us know.
5. The board will not tolerate abusive behavior, violators will lose gardening privileges without a refund.
6. Only organic/natural pesticides and fertilizers will be used by gardeners and are supplied by the individual gardener. Vegetable transplants or seeds are provided by the gardener. (No trees, bushes, cacti, mint or invasive plants are allowed).
7. For safety and maintenance purposes, all aisles need to be kept clear of tomato cages, trellises, poles, tools or anything else which inhibits walk-ability and safety. Community tools will be returned to the shed for storage and cleaned of debris.
8. Nothing shall be grown on the garden fence or in pots/planters outside of garden plots. Pots maybe used within plots. All plantings must be kept within the inside of a garden plot’s perimeter. Garden beds may be raised using wood or compost boards only (no straw beds). All mulch must be biodegradable (the use of leaves, or straw is suggested, no stones, pebbles or other hardscape material). All mulching product must be stored in the garden plot. Composite bins are available but the posted guidelines must be followed.
9. Always monitor when watering the garden. Never leave the water on but drain the hose of water replacing it within its irrigation hole and ALWAYS replace cover correctly. 10. Children are welcome in the community garden but must be accompanied by an adult and must be supervised at all times. 11. No animals are allowed within the fenced area. 12. ALWAYS lock the gate AND shed after leaving. If you unlocked a gate or the shed it is your responsibility to lock them back up even if other gardeners are present. A key is hanging from one of the picnic tables if you get locked in. Please replace the key if you need to use it
13. No nails, screws etc. are to be inserted into the plastic lumber sides of garden plots without permission. If you have questions, or are unable to fulfill your commitment, are leaving town for an extended amount of time during the growing season, please contact the board via email: ptccommunitygardens@gmail.com 2024 Peachtree City Community Garden Agreement I/We, _________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ (print first & last names of all adults associated with plot), agree to abide by the rules, which I have read, and all regulations of the Peachtree City Community Gardens. I further understand that neither the garden group, the garden board, nor owners of the land are responsible for my actions. I therefore agree to hold harmless Fresh South, Inc., the garden board, the garden group I belong to, and the owners of the land for any liability, damage, loss or claim that occurs in connections with the use of the garden by me, any of my accompanying guests or temporary helpers. I UNDERSTAND THAT WEEDING MAY TAKE MORE THAN AN HOUR WEEKLY, ESPECIALLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. Signature: ______________________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________