Welcome to the Highland Community Garden
Apply for a plot
We have a few plots available each year in early spring. Apply here to join our wait list.
Our Mission
To produce food for use by community garden participants
To model sustainable gardening methods
To enhance the attractiveness of the garden landscape for the enjoyment of gardeners and the local community
To provide a place that encourages harmony with the natural and spiritual world
Our Purpose
Highland Community Garden emerged from longing, awareness, hard work, shared desire, and the belief that gardening together is one way to see nature’s gifts.
In their very existence and in their manifestation of the profound in the ordinary, gardens can teach us about our dependence on nature and connect us with its gifts of beauty and sustainability. In their ability to amaze and delight us, gardens can teach us something about ourselves and offer another context from which to discern spiritual realities that elude us in other parts of our lives.
Our hope is that gardening together can express and experience community and conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Can anyone join Highland Community Garden?
Yes! Highland Community Garden is maintained through the efforts of our members. Each plot is required to contribute a minimum of three volunteer hours per growing season.
Volunteer opportunities include garden work bees and other maintenance tasks.
How do I apply for a garden plot?
We welcome new gardeners! Complete our online application to join our waiting list. A limited number of plots typically become available each spring.
How much does a plot cost?
Annual plot rental fees range from $20 for a half plot to $40 for a larger plot. New gardeners also pay two one-time refundable deposits: a Maintenance Fee and a Volunteer Fee. Both deposits are refunded when a member leaves the garden, provided they have fulfilled their maintenance and volunteer requirements.
Returning gardeners who have already paid these deposits only need to pay their annual plot rental fee.
Is there a waiting list?
Yes! Garden plots are limited, and availability varies each year. We encourage anyone interested in joining to submit an application to be added to our waiting list.
What are my responsibilities for maintaining my plot?
Gardeners are responsible for keeping their plots tidy, productive and free of weeds throughout the growing season. This includes maintaining plot boundaries, weeding and mulching their portion of shared pathways, and completing fall cleanup by mid-November.
For more details, please review our Garden Guidelines.
Do members have to volunteer?
Yes! Highland Community Garden is maintained through the efforts of our members. Each plot is required to contribute a minimum of three volunteer hours per growing season.
Volunteer opportunities include garden work bees and other maintenance tasks.
Can visitors pick vegetables or flowers?
No. Vegetables, fruits and flowers belong to the gardeners who grow them. Please enjoy looking at the garden, but leave all plants and produce for their growers.