Sequatchie Valley Master Gardener Program

Sequatchie Valley Master Gardener Community Garden – Guidelines

If accepted as a gardener, I will abide by the following policies, terms, and conditions.

1. I use this garden at the sole discretion of the Sequatchie Valley Master Gardener’s Community Garden.  I agree to abide by its policies and practices.
2. The fee for the use of the garden is $10 per plot, per year, per household and is due on or before February 15th.
3. I will only plant in the plot assigned to my name by the Garden Coordinator.
4. I will have some activity in my plot by May 1st or I may be considered in violation of rules and have to forfeit my plot
5. I will remove plant material and garden equipment from my plot by November 15th unless otherwise arranged with the Garden Coordinator
6. I will notify the Garden Coordinator of my plans for insect and fungal control
7. I will never use herbicides in the garden.
8. I will not plant perennial or bi-annual plants, only annuals
9. I will pick and remove ripe produce promptly to avoid theft and waste
10. I will not take food or plants from other gardener’s plots.  I will not take anything from the garden that is not rightfully mine
11. I will put compostable materials only in the compost area
12. My plot is 6 x 4 feet.  I will not expand my plot beyond this measurement or into paths or other plots.  I will keep all of my plants within the limits of my garden plot and will not allow any plants to grow more than 5 feet high. I must keep my plot free of weeds, pests and diseases.
13. I will ensure the paths surrounding my plot will be free of debris
14. I will respect the garden’s property, use shared equipment with care, return them to the shed promptly and store them neatly
15. I will not plant any illegal plant.  I will not smoke, drink alcoholic beverages, or use illegal drugs in the garden.  I will not come to the garden while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. 
16. Guest and visitors, including children over the age of 5, may enter the garden only if I accompany them.  They must follow all rules, terms, and conditions stated here.  I will always supervise my children/guests when they are in the garden.
17. I am solely responsible for the behavior of my children/guests.  I will bear the cost of any damage caused by my children/guests.
18. I will not make duplicate keys of any locks at the garden or give my key or lock combination to another person.
19. I will respect other gardeners, and I will not use abusive or profane language or discriminate against others.
20. I will not bring pets or other animals to the community garden