MEMBERSHIP
GROW FOOD INSTEAD OF BUYING IT
about membership
Spread the word! Lemon Grove residents can now reserve a community garden plot to grow food for their households! CONTACT US TO RESERVE YOUR PLOT TODAY!
Bed Availability
The garden has been designed to host 34 raised beds for general membership, 6 raised beds designed to accomodate seniors, and 3 raised beds designed for handicap accessibility. All beds will be available on a first come first served basis.
Reservations
The garden has left the planning and design phase; and moves into the build phase in April 2018.
While the garden is being built, you can contact us to reserve a plot, for any and all membership questions, or to help with garden construction.
Contact us to reserve your plot!
Email: lemongrovecommunitygarden@gmail.com
Phone: (858) 859-2992
Membership
Membership is available to individuals, households, and community groups who reside in Lemon Grove and are interested in a safe and supportive environment to learn about and grow their own produce.
All Lemon Grove residents will need to enter into a membership contract with Lemon Grove Community Garden.
Benefits
Membership benefits include, but are not limited to:
-Raised beds that are ready to for planting.
-Raised bed dimensions are 4 feet wide by 10 feet long and have a depth of 18 inches.
-Access to drip irragation at no direct cost to the memebrs.
-A safe space to grow and harvest foods with friends and family, protetcted by fencing on all sides.
-Access to garden staff with agricultural expertise
-Access to numerous resources, trainings, guides, workshop and events.
Multilingual
Membership materials and garden rules will be available in English and Spanish, with other languages added as needs are identified.
*More information regarding multilingual services will be available soon.
Costs
A one-year membership fee is $100, which can be paid quarterly ($25/quarter = $100 annually)with specified volunteer requirements (six hours per year).
Those in need of financial assistance can apply for a fee waiver due to financial hardship and alternative volunteer service.