The Burlington Department of Parks and Recreation operates 11 Community Gardens sites all around the City.

2010 Registrations are now being accepted.  Click here to download a 2010 BACG Registration Packet!!!

Three plot sizes are offered. A full plot is approximately 700-750 sq. ft. Half plots are highly recommended for gardeners new to the program. And for gardeners who are new to gardening or garden with youth, quarter plots are available at limited sites.A small seasonal fee includes BACG membership, Weed 'Em and Reap newsletter, water access, spring and fall site preparation, invitations to garden gatherings and an opportunity to meet other gardeners in your area. Depending on the weather, plots open for planting in mid-April to early May and close in October.

Full Plot - $55/$60(non-resident)

Half Plot - $37/$42 (non-resident)

Quarter Plots - $20/$25 (non-resident)

Special rates including a 50% scholarship and free seeds are available to those with limited incomes; to apply, contact Chittenden Community Action at 863-6248.

 

 

Garden Site	Location	Closing Date	Plot Sizes Available
Tommy Thompson	Intervale Road	October 23	Full & Half
Medical Center	East Ave & Colchester Ave	October 16	Full & Half
Wheelock	Swift Street & Spear Street	October 16	Full & Half
Baird Park	Pine Street (south of Home Ave)	October 23	Quarter Plots Only
Champlain	Pine Street (north of Flynn Ave)	October 16	Full, Half & Quarter
Myrtle Street	Myrtle Street (north of North St)	October 23	Quarter Plots Only No Till Site
Lakeview	311 North Avenue	October 23	Half Plots No Till Site
Rock Point	Institute Road (on Rock Point grounds)	October 9	Full & Half
WVPD	Ethan Allen Homestead (off Rte 127)	October 9	Full & Half
New Discovery Garden	Ethan Allen Homestead (off Rte 127)	October 9	Quarter Plots Only
Starr Farm	Starr Farm Road	October 9	Full, Half & Novice Family Friendly Plots

No-till Plots:
Some sites offer no-till plots where the gardening season is extended because the gardener is responsible for soil preparation in the spring and the fall. No-till plots may be gardened year-round however water service is not available year-round. No-till plots will be expected to be kept clean of debris and dead plants. Gardeners are encouraged to cover crop and mulch. No-till plots are not suggested for novice gardeners.

The following sites offer No-till plots:
Tommy Thompson (must be a returning gardener)
Lakeview (only offers no-till plots)
Champlain (must be a returning gardener)
Starr Farm (must be a returning gardener)

Other Gardening Opportunities:
Archibald Neighborhood Garden – This garden is sponsored by BACG but managed by Grow Team ONE. Novice/Family Friendly raised beds are available. To sign up, contact Jess Hyman at growteam@yahoo.com or 598-3139. www.growteamvt.com

Community Teaching Garden – This educational gardening program is offered through Friends of Burlington Gardens at the Ethan Allen Homestead. For more information contact http://burlingtongardens.org or call 861-4769