Oriole Community Garden Pre -Registration

ORIOLE COMMUNITY GARDEN RULES (2024)

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

ORIOLE FOOD SPACE (OFS) RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REMOVE GARDEN PLOTS FROM ANHYONE WHO FAILS TO FOLLOW THESE RULES, AFTER TWO WARNINGS.
1. Gardening at the Oriole Community Garden (OFS) is at the gardeners' own risk. Minors are the responsibility of their parents, legal guardians or adult companions at all times. 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. If OFS receives more pre-registrations than available plots, a lottery will be run to allocate the plots and to make we are fair to 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 needs 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 support cages for tomatoes, cucumbers, beans and other climbing plants.*

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 by October 7th, 2024. You must remove all tall plants, and put weeds in yard waste bags. The water will be closed on October 4th, 2024.*

Yes, I AgreedNo, I do not agreed
14. You may contact the garden coordinator (Ana) 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 at 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:
Gardener's Signature:*

Clear
Date:*

MonthDayYear

Garden Plot Pre-registration

Oriole Community Garden 2024
A DATE TO OPEN THE GARDEN HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.

The following registration is to be completed by all gardeners
Plot
A plot will be assigned to you through a lottery system each year.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth:*

MonthDayYear
Complete Address (Includes Apartment #)*
City*
Postal Code*
Please let us know if you speak other languages other than English
Cell phone #:*
Home Phone #:
Email Validator*
Email address (to keep ongoing communications) *
Email address (to keep ongoing communications)*
Complete name of other people gardening in your plot:
To complete this registration please provides us with ONE photo ID and ONE proof of address.

#1 ONE Valid Government photo ID
- Drivers Licence
- Ontario Photo Card
- Passport
- Health Card
#2 ONE Valid proof of address with your name and address on it
- Drivers Licence
- Ontario Photo Card
- Telephone Bill/internet/hydro/gas bill,
- Rent lease,
- Bank statement,
- Government letter
- Credit card statement
ID # 2*
Photo ID # 1*
All gardeners must attend a MANDATORY orientation BEFORE your plot is assigned.*

Agreed
Do you need an interpreter for the mandatory meeting?*

FarsiArabicMandarinSpanishI do not need an interpreterOther
Permission will be granted to the above-named Gardener to have a plot of land for no more than 3 years (however registration is required every year and you will be assigned a different plot number every year).
1. This permit allows me to use PLOT #_______ I am not allowed to transfer this plot to someone else.
2. I am aware that I am registering for a community garden plot and if my plot is not maintained, I will be contacted and asked to clean it up. I understand that if I do not make any changes within 1 week after I have been contacted, or I do not contact garden staff, my plot will be given to someone else on the waiting list.
3. This permit is valid from the beginning to the end of the season for 3 consecutive years, but the plot number will change every year. (lottery system). Everything belonging to me must be removed from this plot before the season ends.
4. My plot will be planted during the first week of the opening and will remain planted all summer long.
5. If I am unable to continue gardening or have trouble coming to the garden regularly or need help, I will contact the garden staff who will help me the best they can.
6. This is a chemical-free garden and I will only use organic fertilizers and insecticides if needed.
7. I will volunteer my time for general maintenance to keep the garden site clean.
8. I will clean weeds and plant materials separately, and I will keep my plot and paths free of trash and litter.
9. I will participate at the end of the season clean up and attend garden clean up days or complete cleanup tasks.
10. I will pick only my own crops unless someone else allows me to pick crops from their plot.
11. This contract is valid for one season to be renewed next spring.
In the garden since (put zero for a year where you didn't have a garden or if this is your first year):
Yr 1*
Yr 2*
Yr 3*
Failure to meet any of the above conditions will result in the assigned plot being withdrawn from the gardener and reassigned to a new gardener on the waiting list. I understand and accept the above terms and conditions. *

Clear
(By signing this document, I am subject to the above terms and conditions)
Garden Coordinator's Signature
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ORIOLE COMMUNITY GARDEN RULES (2024)

Garden Code of Conduct

Garden Plot Pre-registration