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Take a Class:

There are currently two classes that use the community garden as a working laboratory. Please contact the listed instructor(s) for more information.

PSS 1113: Gardening Experience (Fall)

  • For undergraduates looking to explore small-scale gardening practices.
  • Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. 
  • Basic home garden design and practice toward growing your own food as well as creating simple outdoor plant aesthetics, planting and maintenance.
  • Instructor:  Dr. Tongyin Li

FNH/LA/PSS 6/4463: Community Food Systems (Spring)

  • For undergraduate and graduate students looking to explore advanced topics in local food systems.
  • Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory.
  • Exploration of aspects in community food systems including planning and design, sustainable growing practices, and human nutrition and health. (Same as FNH 4463/6463 and PSS 4463/6463).
  • Instructors:  Cory Gallo,  Dr. Tongyin Li,  Dr. Brent Fountain

Rent-a-Bed:

Beds are rented on a yearly basis starting in September of each year. However, beds sometimes come available during the year. If you are intereseted in renting a bed, fill out the rent-a-bed form and you will be contacted if a bed becomes available.

  • Beds are rented for one year, starting in September and available on a first come, first serve basis.
  • The garden has 17, large (4’x16’) and 8, small (4’x4’) raised beds.
  • Large beds are sometimes broken into 3 smaller beds, depending on interest.
  • Large beds are rented for $30/year and small beds are rented for $10/year.
  • Small beds can be rented by clubs or informal groups of 2 students OR individual faculty and staff.
  • Large beds can be rented by clubs or informal groups of 4 students OR faculty and staff groups of 2.
  • Groups with good standing from previous years have priority for renting for the following year.
  • All gardeners are required to attend an orientation session at the beginning of the season.
  • All fees go toward tools and materials for the garden.
  • Fill out a rent-a-bed application here! 
  • Review garden rules and contract here. 

Volunteer:

Volunteers are the primary mechanism for the garden’s development and upkeep. Volunteering is also a great way to get involved with the garden without making a commitment to rent a bed for a year. Anyone can sign up for scheduled volunteer days through the Maroon Volunteer Center.