Rent a Plot
Plot sizes and prices
- Plots - 10' x 20' - Annual rental fee - $65/per plot (maximum of 2 for new gardeners and 6 for returning gardeners)
- Half Plots - 10' x 10' annual rental fee $35
- Organic Fertilizer, $12 per plot
- Premium Compost, $16 per wheelbarrow (compost made by the Community Gardens is free to use on your plot)
- Premium Ground Fabric, $20 per plot (less for smaller pieces)
- Floating Row Cover, $4 per 10 feet
- Rototilling, $25 per plot (plot must be ready to till prior to payment)
2026 Garden Guide
Check out our user guide to the Community Gardens! This also includes Rules, Terms, and Responsibilities for Gardeners. Learn about the Gardens and see if we're a good fit for your needs.
Want to Rent a Garden Plot?
Please contact us, to inquire about plot availability (we currently have a waitlist): [email protected]
Once the requested number of plots becomes available (there is a limit of two for new gardeners), this will be confirmed by a Helfand volunteer (along with plot numbers). If you confirm your interest in these plots, we will email you our Plot Registration and Order Form. The plots will then be reserved for 2 weeks, during which time the signed Plot Registration and Order Form must be received, along with the full payment. If either of these are not received within those two weeks, the plots will be made available to other gardeners.
Returning Gardeners
Please reserve your plot by January 11th by emailing [email protected]. Plot Registration and Order Form is due, with payment, by March 1st. The Plot Registration and Order Form has been emailed to returning gardeners. Please contact us if you need it to be resent or mailed to your home mailing address.
Amenities Available
- A HFCG member Weed n' Pick garden
- Drinkable water hook up
- Rototilling
- First access to annual plant sale
- Shared tools and wheelbarrows
- Compost areas
- Compost
- Various fertilizer packages
- Organic Gem (Liquid Fish Fertilizer)
- Woven Plastic Ground Cover
- Floating Row Covers
- Wire Hoops
Charitable Plot Program
We have made up to three free plots available for individuals experiencing financial need (individuals qualifying for public housing, SNAP benefits or have other demonstrated need), with a maximum of one plot per household. The determination will be made by a committee consisting of our President, Vice President and Treasurer (who will keep all personal information confidential). Applications will be accepted up until March 1st.