Anyone wishing to rent a plot should arrive at the garden they want to work on at noon. A garden organizer will coordinate group projects for everyone to work on. At 2 p.m., the plots will be distributed. The gardens have a few rules. Plots can be used to grow flowers, vegetables or other plants permitted by law, said Rick Stern, MUD executive director.
All plots are organic, which means no chemicals can be used in the growth process.
Gardeners are expected to keep up on their weeding. McGrath suggests selecting a garden site near your home. Almost every garden has a garden organizer who works a few days a week and is available to answer gardening questions. But McGrath said many gardeners working the individual plots have extensive knowledge based on years of growing experience. They are usually happy to share what they know with their plot neighbors.