Oriole Community Garden Pre -Registration

ORIOLE COMMUNITY GARDEN RULES (2023)

This is an online PRE-REGISTRATION. You will receive a confirmation email when your plot is assigned
FOLLOWING THESE RULES IS IMPORTANT FOR MAINTAINING A SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL GARDEN.

ORIOLE FOOD SPACE RESERVED THE RIGHT TO REMOVE GARDEN PLOTS FROM WHO FAILS TO FOLLOW THESE RULES, AFTER TWO WARNINGS.
1. Gardening at the Oriole Community Garden is at the gardeners' own risk. Minors are the responsibility of their parents, legal guardians or adult companions at all times, so gardeners take responsibility for all risks to, and conduct of, any minor children in their care while they are in the garden*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
2. Given that it may be possible OFS receives more pre-registrations than available plots, a lottery will be run to make the process fair for everyone*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
3. Clean up after yourself. Weeds go in brown yard waste bags. Garbage goes into the garbage bin. Do not leave your weeds next to your garden.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
4. OFS’ staff requires to be able to reach you out easily. Please monitor your email, confirm you are receiving OFS emails, and take the time to respond ASAP if it is asked.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
5. Each gardener is encouraged to bring their own tools, seeds, compost, etc.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
6. It is gardeners’ responsibility to keep one (1) foot around gardens trimmed and weed-free.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
7. Do not use any stone/plastic/wood in your plot. The only thing you may have in your plot (other than plants) are climbing plants support cage for tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans to grow.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
8. Do not take anything from other garden plots.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
9. Do not leave garden knives or other tools in the garden—they can be dangerous for the lawnmowers.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
10. One garden per household/family. Many other families are on the waiting list.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
11. Turn off the water when you are done, to help the planet and garden water bill*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
12. Do not litter, and please take your trash with you to your building.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
13. All gardens must be cleaned up by October 6th, 2023. You must remove all tall plants, and put weeds in yard waste bags. Water will be closed on September 30th, 2023*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
14. You may contact the garden coordinator (Diana) if you have grown more food than you can use. They will take these crops and give them to others in need (such as food banks) in the community*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
15. You can bring your pet to the garden and keep it, all the time, by your side on a leash of not more than one meter. Make sure that your pet is not stepping in others plots.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
16. It is gardeners’ responsibility to have the appropriate COVID 19 Personal Protective Equipment to the garden (gloves, masks, facial protection).*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
17. You are invited to participate in garden festivals, community pot lucks and other activities at the garden throughout the year. The garden bulletin board will have this information.*

Yes, I Acknoledge

Please read and check all below if you agreed to observe these rules*

	I agreed
1. Gardening at the Oriole Community Garden is at the gardeners' own risk. Minors are the responsibility of their parents, legal guardians or adult companions at all times, so gardeners take responsibility for all risks to, and conduct of, any minor children in their care while they are in the garden
2. It is gardeners’ responsibility to have the appropriate COVID 19 Personal Protective Equipment to the garden (gloves, masks, facial protection).
3. Each gardener is encouraged to bring their own tools, seeds, compost, etc.
4. OFS’ staff requires to be able to reach you out easily. Please monitor your email, confirm you are receiving OFS emails, and take the time to respond ASAP if it is asked.
5. Given that it may be possible OFS receives more pre-registrations than available plots, a lottery will be run to make the process fair for everyone
6. It is gardeners’ responsibility to keep one (1) foot around gardens trimmed and weed-free.
7. Clean up after yourself. Weeds go in brown yard waste bags. Garbage goes into the garbage bin. Do not leave your weeds next to your garden.
8. Do not use any stone/plastic/wood in your plot. The only thing you may have in your plot (other than plants) are climbing plants support cage for tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans to grow.
9. Do not take anything from other garden plots.
10. Do not leave garden knives or other tools in the garden—they can be dangerous for the lawnmowers.
11. Children must be closely supervised, especially when people are mowing the lawn
12. One garden per household/family. Many other families are on the waiting list.
13. If you live close by, do not drive. There is limited parking space
14. Turn off the water when you are done
15. Do not litter, and please take your trash with you to your building.
16. All gardens must be cleaned up by October 6th. You must remove all tall plants, and put weeds in yard waste bags
17. You may contact the garden staff if you have grown more food than you can use. They will take these crops and give them to others in need (such as food banks) in the community

Garden Code of Conduct
- Treat everyone equally and with respect
- Allow everyone the right to participate, share ideas and opinions
- Assist others in need
- Avoid offensive language
- Adhere to all rules, policies, and guidelines
- Engage in activities and behaviour that does not jeopardize gardener's safety
- Disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated
In registering for a garden plot, I assume the above responsibilities and any violation could result in an automatic loss of my plot without warning:
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