There are a number of benefits to gardening include reducing one’s carbon footprint, food production, enhancing physical and mental health, contributing to the urban ecosystem, and community collaboration. The Germain Garden Plots are provided as a means to plant and grow your own garden.
The Germain Garden Plots include 35 rentable sections of space that citizens can purchase. One plot per contract is provided with an approximately 20’x20’ section of space that is tiled and disced by staff before and after each season. Renters receive some compost to use in their garden.
Garden plots can be booked beginning March 15 for the season running May 1st to October 31st annually, weather permitting. Payment is due at time of booking and we do not place holds on any garden plots. Rental contracts are issued as confirmation of a booking and outline the Conditions of Use. Visit our Recreation Facility Rentals Page for more information on the facility rental process.
Conditions of Use
– Disrespect by the licensee for property or the rights of others will result in this rental contract being cancelled.
– Each gardener is responsible for keeping 1/2 of the pathways adjoining his/her garden plot clear of weeds. An enclosed area will be provided for waste garden material.
– Plots must be maintained free of weeds. Failure to comply will result first in a letter of warning. If the situation is not corrected, all rights of plot will be forfeited without compensation to the licensee.
– Plot size is approximately 20′ x 20′. Stakes with plot number must remain in each plot.
– The garden plots will be ploughed and disced by the beginning of May and cleared by the beginning of November. Garden tools must be supplied by gardeners.
– The planting of marijuana or any invasive species of plant is prohibited on City property.
– No significant site alterations shall be made to the site without the approval of the City. An example may be installing fencing, posts, etc.