How to Get a Garden Plot

Did you always want to have a garden but don't have access to land? You can realize your dreams by joining the New Paltz Gardens for Nutrition. 

Community gardens are common ground for growing plants that feed, heal and give aesthetic pleasure. They are civic spaces where people work and recreate to nourish themselves, their families and friends; the gardeners’ shared labor also builds a stronger sense of belonging to their physical environment and connection to other gardeners. Community gardens are the collective effort of people with the patience and determination to make things grow. Cultural exchanges sprout and new friendships grow among diverse groups of people.

By choosing to be in a community garden, you’ll be gardening in close proximity to others. You can learn from these folks either actively (by asking questions) or passively (by observation). People of different backgrounds garden differently; you may be surprised at what you’ll learn even if you’ve been gardening many years. Gardening mentors are available for members. 

2022 Annual Plot Fees: 

Full Plot (20' x 30')- $50, $35 Seniors 62+/Disabled

Half Plot (20' x 15' or 10' x 30')- $35, $30 Seniors 62+/Disabled

Membership in the NPGFN community is requested via an application for the gardening season. Plots are renewed on a yearly basis. The membership year begins 2/1 and ends 1/31. All returning gardeners must renew by 3/1. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. You do not need to live in New Paltz but do need to live or work close by to be able to properly maintain your plot.  

New Applicant Instructions:

1. Please read the 2022 Application and Garden Rules posted below.
2. CONTACT US for plot availability. Please specify if you are looking for a full or half plot. The number of available plots fluctuates, depending on the number of current gardeners giving up their plots and the number of new applicants. If there are no available plots, you will be added to a waiting list and notified as soon as a plot becomes available. 
3. Once a plot has been confirmed for you, our plot coordinator will send you application/payment details. The two options are:

• "Traditional" option- print application, then mail completed application along with check or money order. 
• "Online" option- read rules, submit application online. Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent a link to pay with PayPal, Venmo, or credit card. A non-refundable 2% service fee will be added to your total. 

When your application has been processed, you will be sent a Welcome email from us with more details. Your name will be added to our email list and you will receive updates, reminders, and helpful growing tips.