Woodstock Community Garden
Each Raised Garden Plot is 4’x12’ however eleven 4’x8’ plots are also available
APPLICATION DEADLINE March 30, 2020. On-time applications will be speedily processed.
Applications received after April 1, 2020 will be processed by date received. Applications will be
processed as long as there are plots available.
A waiting list will be formed when all plots are assigned. After the renewal period has ended for
existing gardeners,
all plots are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
Gardeners may indicate plots they prefer, but assignment cannot be guaranteed.
A maximum of two garden beds may be issued per person/family depending on availability.
Email lists are maintained for garden announcements and are required for communications.
FEES
11 - 4’x8’ plots available All other plots are 4’x12’
1 - 4’x8’ plot is $15.00 1 4’x12’ plot is $20.00
2 4’x8’ plots total cost is $20.00 2 4’x12’ plots total cost is $30.00
Additional beds beyond two $5.00 ea. Additional beds beyond two $10.00 ea.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A GARDEN PLOT: Mail your completed application and payment
to: Attn: Garden Plot Applications, 121 W. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL 60098 or
drop off your completed application at City Hall in the Finance Department. Make
checks payable to City of Woodstock.
2020 Application
Woodstock Community Garden
2020 COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT APPLICATION
Your application will not be processed unless all of the information is provided and fees are paid. If a plot is not
available, your application will be placed on a waiting list. All plots are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
Waiting list applicants will be notified in the event a plot becomes available.
Primary Gardener (must be at least 18 years of age and is responsible for plot):
Last Name: _________________________________ First Name:
_____________________________
Mailing address: _______________________________________________________________________
E-mail address (required)________________________________Phone # (Required) ________________
Secondary Gardeners (optional, will be included on general email list if address provided):
Last Name: ______________________________ First Name:
________________________
E-mail address: _________________________________________________
1 @ 4’x8’ plot ($15.00based upon availability) 1 @ 4’x12’ plot ($20.00)
2 @ 4’x8’ plots ($20.00 based upon availability) 2 @ 4’x12’ plots ($30.00)
Additional 4’ x 8’ plots beyond two $5 ea. Additional 4’ x 12’ plots beyond two $10 ea.
Pl
ease make CHECKS payable to City of Woodstock Total:
____________
I have read
and understand the application packet and agree to follow theGardening Rules.” I will make sure
that every gardener in my plot knows the rules and observes them.
Signature of Primary Gardener _________________________________________Date: ____________
MAIL IN THIS PAGE - KEEP THE REST OF THE PACKET FOR REFERENCE. Mail and drop off address: City of
Woodstock, 121 W. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL 60098 Attn: Finance Department
GARDENER AUTHORIZATION & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following guidelines outline the management of the community garden and its site property. These guidelines
have been established by the City of Woodstock and are provided to the gardener as a basis for a use agreement
between the two parties. In turn, the City of Woodstock provides gardeners with the authority and permission to
use the garden site. We, as a community, have a responsibility to keep our community garden managed
effectively. The community garden is a privilege, and everything works more smoothly when people are involved
in its overall upkeep. Please also remember to treat your fellow gardeners as you would like to be treated.
With your signature below, you acknowledge as a participating gardener, responsibility for the following:
1. Participating in tasks such as weeding common areas, caring for community plantings and areas, caring for
gardening tools, etc.
2. Submitting dues for the 2020 gardening season for each plot. These plot fees cover a range of services
including water, compost, and general garden maintenance.
3. If for any reason you find you cannot care for your garden, you are required to notify the Community Garden
Committee and make arrangements with other gardeners to water and maintain your plot during your
absence. If a garden appears neglected/abandoned (not watered and/or overrun with weeds), you will be
given ten (10) days’ notice to maintain your plot. After this time your plot will be re-assigned.
4. The City of Woodstock requires water restrictions and conservation measures be followed. A gardener MUST
remain on the premises while his/her garden is being watered. The garden cannot allow excess water to drain
onto the street or adjacent property.
5. The maintenance of common areas and furnishings, fencing, trees, trash receptacles, compost bins, street and
alley right-of-way, and water lines are the shared responsibility of all gardeners.
6. Gardeners must have their plot planted by July 1
st
, or the plot will be forfeited and reassigned.
7. Each gardener is responsible for clearing and tilling his/her plots before the close of the season. All dead
plants, weeds, trash, tools, sticks and cages are to be removed or stored by November 1 each year.
8. Garden Committee shall not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national or ethnic origin, religion,
marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or military status in
its garden membership and the administration of its programs.
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THE REST OF THE PACKET FOR REFERENCE. Mail and
drop off address: City of Woodstock, 121 W. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL 60098.
Woodstock Community Garden
1. I desire to participate voluntarily in the
gardening and other activities sponsored and coordinated by the CITY
OF WOODSTOCK on the WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY GARDEN community garden site.
2. I understand, accept, and assume the risks associated with participation in any and all activities. I also assume
the responsibility of conducting myself in a civil manner that is mutually beneficial to all participants.
Unacceptable conduct generally includes, but is not limited to, vegetable theft, tool theft, profanity, and any
offensive behavior.
3. I assume full responsibility for any injuries which may occur to me, as well as the safety of my family and
guests, and do hereby fully and forever discharge and release the community garden site landowner and the
CITY OF WOODSTOCK, its employees, board members, officers, agents, authorized volunteers,
representatives, consultants, insurers and sureties, and their successors and assigns (collectively,
the "Released Parties") from any "Claims.” "Claims," as used in this document, mean any and all claims,
demands, damages, rights of action or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known,
anticipated or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of my presence or the presence of my family
members and guests at the garden, activities at the garden, the use or intended use of the garden, and/or
participation in activities connected with the CITY OF WOODSTOCK including, without limitation, any of the
foregoing resulting from or arising out of the negligence of a Released Party. Further, I hereby waive any and
all Claims against a Released Party.
4. I expressly acknowledge that participation in the community garden is for my purposes and convenience and
not for the purpose and convenience of any one or more of the Released Parties.
5. In the event that a dispute arises between gardeners or between a gardener(s) and the WOODSTOCK
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, and a resolution of the dispute cannot be reached by these parties, I agree to
have the CITY OF WOODSTOCK act as the arbitrator of the dispute, and I further agree to adhere to the CITY
of Woodstock decision as final.
Printed Name
Signature
Date
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drop off address: City of Woodstock, 121 W. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, IL 60098.
Woodstock Community Garden
2020 COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Woodstock Community Garden
2020
COMMUNITY GARDEN PLOT WAIVER OF LIABILITY
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