Monroe County, Indiana

When can I start gardening?

• • Seasonal rentals begin around mid-april (contingent on weather and frost) for 2022. Year-long rentals manage their rental from January 1^st-December 31^st.
  • The 2022 last frost date is predicted to be April 25^th.  It is recommended that all summer crops wait to be planted until after the first week of May to avoid any unexpected frost mortalities.

How do I pay for a plot?

• • There are three main ways to pay/rent-
    • 1) Online using Credit Card
    • 2) Mail a check to the office with a completed registration form and signed agreement
    • 3) Set up an appointment to pay in cash/check at the office

Can I look at the plots before I decide?

• • Absolutely! Potential renters can set up an appointment with the Garden Manager/Naturalist (abrunelle@co.monroe.in.us or 812-349-2805) for a tour of the gardens.

Do you allow trellising?

• • Yes, however, all garden accessories must remain within rented plot boundaries. If the renter is in a raised bed, they cannot nail, staple, attach garden accessories to the sides of the bed

Can I bring my own fertilizer?

• • Yes as long as if it follows our organic gardening guidelines. When purchasing an organic fertilizer, make sure it is “OMRI” certified.

Do you have pests at the garden?

• • All open, outdoor spaces are potential habitats for pests. The garden has a pest ID guide on-site and questions can be sent to me for pest assistance and advice. Our gardens rarely have deer issues due to the tall fence.

Do you till?

• • We are moving towards a no-till method, however, we are currently tilling ground plots. If you rent early you can email the garden manager and request to be on a “NO-TILL” list.

Can I bring my children?

• • Children are welcome to accompany their adult guardian but are not allowed in the area unsupervised.

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