All Garden Plots have been taken for 2010. Applications for 2011 season will be accepted in January.

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Community Garden Plots are available from May - October at the following locations:

· Pioneer Trail Gardens:
13180 Pioneer Trail (east of Super America entry)

· Pioneer Park Gardens:
8940 Sutton Drive (behind Senior Center)

Rental fees are:
$54 for a 20'x30' plot
$72 for a 20'x40' plot (Pioneer Park only)
$108 for a 20'x60' plot (Pioneer Trail only)

$42 for a 20'x30' plot - RESIDENTS 55 AND OLDER
$56 for a 20'x40' plot - RESIDENTS 55 AND OLDER
$84 for a 20'x60' plot - RESIDENTS 55 AND OLDER

Only one plot will be assigned to a household until all initial assignments have been made. After May 5, if there are still plots available, you may apply for a second one; please note your interest in a second plot on your form. Plots will be assigned to returning gardeners until April 15. Residents 55 years of age and older will have priority for plot assignments at Pioneer Park until April 15. After April 15 plots at each location will be assigned to any applicants in the order their applications are received.

Submit a garden plot request form and appropriate payment (check payable to City of Eden Prairie) to:
Garden Plots
City of Eden Prairie
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

THE CITY WILL:
1. Prepare the garden area for planting by plowing.
2. Stake all plot corners and identify each plot by number.
3. Provide holding tanks for water. The Park Maintenance crew will attempt to refill the water tanks regularly.
4. Provide a portable toilet at the site.
5. Not be responsible for policing the garden area or controlling vandalism.
6. Mail plot number and map of gardens in early May.

THE APPLICANT WILL:
1. Applicant will call 952-949-8441 if you decide not to plant your assigned plot.
2. Be responsible for keeping assigned plot as clean and neat as possible.
3. Supply their own seeds, fertilizer and equipment for proper preparation, growing, cultivating and harvesting of crops.
4. Water your own plot without overuse of the limited water supply.
5. Take all paper and debris with you.
6. Use cultivation or mulches to control weeds, not weedicides.
7. By October 15, remove all garden produce, fencing, refuse and stakes, so fall plowing can take place.

Parks & Recreation
952-949-8441