Community Garden

The Norton Commons Residential Village Association is excited to offer the Community Garden .
This vibrant addition to our neighborhood requires a collective effort. We are excited to have this as a community benefit and experience.

Key Garden Rules:

  1. Complete the Lease Agreement ( in link below)  & Release of Claims Form before starting.
  2. Maintain your plot and surrounding areas from March through September 15.
  3. Keep your plot and aisles clear, with tools brought and stored away as needed.
  4. $60 plot fee due before the season starts, with a $30 refund at the end for compliance.
  5. Raised beds are 4’ x 10’. Assignments are first-come, first-served.
  6. Gardeners handle watering, weeding, and care of their plots.
  7. Children must be supervised and cannot enter others’ plots without permission.
  8. No herbicides; limited use of pesticides with organic options encouraged.
  9. Only harvest from your own plot and respect others’ plants and tools.
  10. Plants cannot exceed six feet in height.
  11. Keep plots free of weeds, pests, and diseases.
  12. Assist with maintaining and weeding paths around your plot to support the community effort.
  13. Clear all plants and debris from your plot at the end of the season or when vacating early.
  14. Illegal plants are prohibited.
  15. No dogs are allowed inside the garden plots; leash hooks are available outside.
  16. The garden closes at dark.
  17. Enter and use the garden at your own risk.