Associate Gardener Application
By completing the membership application, you agree to the commitments outlined on this page. Please scroll to read all guidelines.
Keep the garden clean & healthy
Agree to garden stewardship
Agree to gardening season timeframe
Agree to watering rules
Associate Gardener
$25 Annual
Includes:
No designated planter box
May help in communal areas designated by the Steering Committee.
Full access and use of composting bins and services. Great option if you want to start composting!
Access to and use of communal facilities including gardening implements, water and hoses, and shed.
Full voice at membership meetings but no vote.
Full participation in TSF’s community workdays and events.
Prior to completing the application to be a member of the Taylor Street Farms community, please scroll through this page and review the membership commitments.
Membership Commitment
Associate Gardeners agree to follow the garden rules. Read below for more details.
Volunteer in the garden when you can!
Opportunities to help include mowing the lawn, managing the water hook-up, coordinating crop donations, assisting with the family programs, participating in workdays, and general repairs. If you have other ideas or a project you’d like to lead, please email taylorstreetfarms@gmail.com.
Keep the Garden Clean & Healthy
Keep the garden space safe by putting tools away and supervising children, helping them to understand the proper use of gardening equipment.
Keep pets on the outside of the garden fence. Remove any pet waste from around the property.
Wash hands regularly and cover your mouth with your elbow if you cough or sneeze.
Spray tool handles with alcohol before and after use, making sure to leave the alcohol on the surface for 10 seconds before use.
Stay home if you feel sick.
Agree to Garden Stewardship
Put only healthy organic waste capable of decaying easily in TSF’s compost pile.
Cut all compost into small pieces before adding it to the garden compost pile.
Trash, sick plants, and highly invasive weeds are NOT to be placed in the compost. Please dispose of these items at home.
Trash
Pick up litter and dispose of it at home.
Dig up highly invasive weeds and sick plants to throw away at home. Avoid adding blooming or seeding weeds to the compost.
Pick crops only from your own bed. Ensure guests do the same!
Pay the dues to help cover garden expenses such as water, supplies, and services.
Agree to Gardening Season Timeframe
Daily garden hours are from sunrise to sunset.
Close the gate during and after your visit.
Agree to Watering Rules
Conserve water. Chicago Water Department gives TSF permission to open the hydrant on the condition that we conserve water.
Water other garden plots only when asked or if you see a “please water” sign.
Turn off leaky hoses at the base and notify the Steering Committee about leaks (taylorstreetfarms@gmail.com).
Thank you for your interest in gardening with Taylor Street Farms
Learn more about gardeners’ by-laws!
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