FAQs • Kennebunk, ME • CivicEngage

What is a "community garden"?: A community garden is a place where residents and non-residents may rent a 10 foot by 10 foot or 10 foot by 20 foot plot of land for a nominal fee to grow their own vegetables, flowers, and herbs. In addition to the work on their individual plot the renter agrees to spend a minimum of six (6) or twelve (12) hours, depending on the size of the plot, during the growing season to work in the area of the garden designated as 'the community plot' where vegetables, flowers, and herbs are grown for distribution to low income, fixed income, and physically impaired residents of our community. The Kennebunk Community Garden is a strictly organic garden area meaning that no chemical pesticides or herbicides may be use. We have a list of products that can be used and cannot be used. The list is available in printed format and also on our website.Chemical Product List

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Community Garden Committee

1. What is a "community garden"?: A community garden is a place where residents and non-residents may rent a 10 foot by 10 foot or 10 foot by 20 foot plot of land for a nominal fee to grow their own vegetables, flowers, and herbs. In addition to the work on their individual plot the renter agrees to spend a minimum of six (6) or twelve (12) hours, depending on the size of the plot, during the growing season to work in the area of the garden designated as 'the community plot' where vegetables, flowers, and herbs are grown for distribution to low income, fixed income, and physically impaired residents of our community. The Kennebunk Community Garden is a strictly organic garden area meaning that no chemical pesticides or herbicides may be use. We have a list of products that can be used and cannot be used. The list is available in printed format and also on our website. Chemical Product List

2. What is the difference between the plot sizes?: A seasonal plot is 10 foot by 10 foot and can be gardened from approximately Memorial Day to closing day which is usually mid-October. A permanent plot is a 10 foot by 20 foot year-round plot that can be gardened all year.

3. How much will a space cost?: West Kennebunk: Seasonal gardeners may rent one 10 foot by 10 foot plot based on availability. The cost is $35 per 10 foot by 10 foot plot. Permanent gardeners may rent one 10 foot by 20 foot plot based on availability. The cost is $70 per 10 foot by 20 foot plot.
Park Street School: Seasonal gardeners may rent one 4 foot by 8 foot plot based on availability; rental of a second plot subject to permission from garden coordinator. The cost is $35 per plot.

4. When and where can I sign up for a garden plot?: Community Garden applications are available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Anyone interested in renting a garden plot may visit the Town Hall during normal business hours. Please be advised that plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Should a plot not be available, be sure to ask the Town Clerk to place you on the Community Garden Wait List and specify garden preference.

5. How will we be notified of our plot number?: The Garden Committee and coordinator of each garden will determine the layout and number of plots available to rent. The garden coordinator will notify (by email or phone) the applicants their plot assignments.

6. When can I start working my garden plot?: After garden plots are assigned, an email or phone call will go out announcing the day the garden is open for the renters to come and begin working on their plots.

7. I have never had a garden or have had little experience with gardening. Can I get some help?: The Community Garden Committee is comprised of volunteers and will no doubt be on site regularly to answer questions or to give advice. Our website has "How to" documents which will provide lots of information you may use. The Committee also has plans for short workshops and seminars during the growing season where Committee members or invited guest speakers will talk about specific gardening techniques and answer questions. We will use the media for announcements as well as our website so visit us often!