The Burlington Department of Parks and Recreation operates 11 Community Gardens sites all around the City.
How to Register for Your 2009 BACG Garden Plot:
Click here to download your 2009 Registration Form! Gardeners can also request to have a registration mailed to them by emailing lcoven@ci.burlington.vt.us
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, novice/family friendly plot 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)
Novice/Family Friendly Plot - $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.
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Garden Site
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Location
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Closing Date
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Plots Size Availability
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Tommy Thompson
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Intervale Rd
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October 24, 2009
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Full and Half
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Medical Center
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East Ave and Colchester Ave
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October 17, 2009
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Full and Half
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Wheelock
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Swift St and Spear St
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October 17, 2009
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Full and Half
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Baird Park
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Pine Street (south of Home Ave)
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October 24, 2009
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Novice/Family Friendly Plots
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Champlain
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Pine Street (north of Flynn Ave)
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October 17, 2009
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Full, Half and Novice/Family Friendly
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Myrtle Street
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Myrtle Street (north of north street)
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October 24, 2009
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Novice/Family Friendly
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Lakeview
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311 North Ave
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October 24, 2009
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Half Plots
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Rock Point
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Institute Rd (on the Rock Point Grounds)
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October 10, 2009
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Full and Half Plots
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WVPD
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Ethan Allen Homestead (off of Rte 127)
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October 10, 2009
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Full and Half Plots
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New Discovery Garden
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Ethan Allen Homestead (off of Rte 127)
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October 10, 2009
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Novice/Family Friendly Plots
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Starr Farm
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Starr Farm Road
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October 10, 2009
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Full, Half and Novice Family Friendly Plots
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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 www.burlingtongardens.org or call 861-4769
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