Salado Community Garden Application

A PARTNERSHIP OF THE VILLAGE OF SALADO, SALADO ISD, AND THE JERRY AND ELAINE HERRICK FAMILY

 

Salado Community Garden Information
Garden Location: 601 N. Main Street (Behind Salado Civic Center)
Hours of Operation: Dawn to Dusk, Daily
Garden Specifications: Community Garden consists of 42 garden plots, each 4' x 8' in size. Each plot has a raised planting bed with fresh top soil. The garden is surrounded by an 8' coated fence with a secure entrance. Water is available for garden on site for use by members, at no cost to members. 
Membership Program: Those who reside or own property within the boundaries of Salado Independent School District can apply for membership in the Community Garden. The cost is $20 per year. Each member is assigned one (1) plot for gardening. The minimum age for membership shall be at least seventeen (17) years of age. Members are required to comply with the rules and regulations stated below. Membership fees shall be maintained in a Special Revenue Fund by the Village of Salado that will be used to fund the cost of operating the Community Garden. Membership fees shall not be refunded. 
Governing Body: Salado Community Garden Advisory Board
Garden Leadership:

Dr. Jerry Herrick, Ph: 254-718-9620

Village Administrator, Don Ferguson, Ph: 254-947-5060

 

 

Applicant Information
Applicants must reside within the boundaries of Salado ISD.
Salado Community Garden Information
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Authorization
Community Garden Rule and Regulations

OPERATING RULES AND REGULATIONS

SALADO COMMUNITY GARDEN

  1. Members shall have something planted in their assigned plot no later than two (2) weeks after the date their membership was approved and their plot was assigned. 
  2. Members shall keep their plot planted at all times. 
  3.  Members shall notify the Garden Leadership if they must abandon their plot for any reason. 
  4. Members shall keep weeds and dead plants at a minimum and maintain the areas immediately surrounding their plot and adjacent walkways.
  5. Members shall keep their plants out of the adjacent walkways and contained within their plot. 
  6. Unkept plots are subject to reassignments to another member.
  7. Members shall keep trash and litter out of their plots, as well as from adjacent walkways and perimeter fencing. 
  8. Members shall till and have their plots ready for the next members to plant prior to the expiration of their membership. 
  9. Pets are prohibited in the Community Garden. 
  10. Members shall pick only their own crops unless given permission by another member to do so. 
  11. Members shall not use chemical fertilizers, insecticides, or weed repellents and will grow their garden using organic growing practices. 
  12. Members shall not plant tall crops where they will shade neighboring plots. 
  13. Members shall not abuse or misuse any and all Community Garden property, including gardening tools that may be provided.
  14. Members shall not leave their children unattended in the Community Garden, nor shall they allow them to interfere with other members or other plots not assigned to them. 
  15. Members shall not share the combination lock number to the Community Garden's access gate with anyone. 
  16. If a member resigns during a planting season, the member's plot will be given to the next applicant on the membership waiting list. 
  17. Members shall notify the Community Garden Leadership of any problems or concerns related to the garden. 
I agree to follow the Community Garden Rule and Regulations
I UNDERSTAND THAT NEITHER THE VILLAGE OF SALADO, SALADO ISD, AND THE JERRY AND ELAINE HERRICK FAMILY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MY ACTIONS. i THEREFORE AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS THE VILLAGE OF SALADO, SALADO ISD, AND THE JERRY AND ELAINE HERRICK FAMILY FOR ANY LIABILITY, DAMAGE, LOSS, OR CLAIM THAT OCCURS IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF THE GARDEN BY ME OR ANY OF MY GUESTS.