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xGarden Plot Program
The Garden Plot Program allows participants the opportunity to grow organic food, build a strong community while enjoying our outdoor spaces throughout Red Deer. Participants will ensure the program remains successful and enjoyable for all by reporting misuse, vandalism, suspicious behavior, picking up litter and being responsible for the surrounding environment. The general public is not permitted to harvest from the garden plots. **IF YOU DID NOT PLANT IT, DO NOT PICK IT**
2023 Registration Schedule:
2023 Garden Plot Application Form (pdf)
Applications must be completed, signed and submitted along with payment, within the dates below, to be fully registered. Applications WILL NOT be filled out on your behalf and you will NOT be contacted for payment or to complete unfinished applications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to thoroughly review the Application Agreement Terms and Expectations before applying for this program.
| March 1 - 31 | Returning gardeners to apply to RENEW their plot from the previous year |
| April 3 - 21 | Returning gardeners can apply to SWITCH garden locations or plots - please have a map of the site to view if calling the office to complete the switch. |
| April 22 | NEW Gardener Registration at Recreation Centre (4501 - 47A Ave) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. or until sold out. Applicants are only allowed to register for ONE garden plot. Please do not line up before 9 a.m. Scroll down for more information on how to register |
| May 20 | Plots open for season (weather dependent) - if gardens open sooner you will be notified by email |
| July 4 | 'Weed It or Lose It' starts - notifications will be sent to applicants if the garden is not adequately maintained. Please notify us if you cannot maintain or choose to give up your garden |
| October 9 | Last day to harvest produce and remove all fencing, stakes, water containers, tools, etc. |
| October 10 | Plots are cleared and tilled by Parks - any items removed will be discarded, no exceptions |
"New Gardener" Registration Day:
April 22, 2023 - in person registration only
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - or until sold out
Recreation Centre (4501 - 47A Ave)
Registration is based on first come first served as availability of garden plots and sizes vary from location to location. Applicants are only allowed to apply for one garden. Notifications will be sent out if there are remaining plots after opening weekend. Below are steps to help speed up the registration and payment process:
- Register for a Look 'n Book account PRIOR to registration day, if you do not have one already. If you have an account please make sure ALL your contact info is updated.
- Fill out a 2023 Garden Plot Application form, please bring it with you. Applications will also be provided if needed.
- If you fill out the PDF application above, you will have to print it off. Do not submit your application electronically.
- Garden locations and plot assignments will be determined with staff when registering.
- All forms of payment will be accepted: cash, cheque, Visa or MasterCard.
Payment Methods:
| Register By: | Send Registration To | Payment Method | Accepted Types of Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
| cemeteryservices@reddeer.ca | Over phone 403-342-8303 |
MasterCard or Visa |
|
| In Person | Alto Reste Cemetery Office 101 26575 Hwy 11 Red Deer County, AB T4E 1A5 |
In person with form and payment |
Cash, Cheque, Debit, Debit-Visa, Debit-MasterCard |
| The City of Red Deer Cemetery Services Box 5008 Red Deer, AB T4N 3T4 |
Mail payment with form |
Cheque or Cash | |
| Drop box by office door |
Alto Reste Cemetery Office 101 26575 Hwy 11 Red Deer County, AB T4E 1A5 |
Drop off form with payment in drop box |
Cheque or Cash |
Locations
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Plot Sizes and Fees
| Plot Size - APPROXIMATE | 2023 Fees |
| Large (A) - 90m2 to 120m2 | $54.00/yr |
| Medium (B) - 40m2 to 60m2 | $36.00/yr |
| Small (C) - 25m2 to 30m2 | $22.00/yr |
Garden Locations
In 2022 water tanks were installed at each garden location. The purpose of the water tanks is to HELP supplement the water provided by the gardeners which is brought from home in their own water jugs. Please refrain from filling personal water sources left at the garden, such as water barrels. Tanks are filled at set intervals only, so please be respectful and mindful of this resource.
Michener Gardens (3809 55 Street)
- Consists of 49 medium and 23 small plots.
- Surrounded by natural area, this quiet and picturesque site is a great gardening location.
- Michener Gardens Map (pdf)
Piper Creek Gardens (1709 40 Avenue)
- Consists of 23 large and 57 medium plots.
- This property is a former farmstead and has old country farming charm.
- Located south of the Waste Transfer Site along Piper Creek.
- Piper Creek Garden Plots Map (pdf)
Parkside Gardens (5320 67 Street)
- Consists of 20 large and 112 medium plots.
- Immediately adjacent to Parkside South plots is a playground and on Parkside North is a Community Food Forest for you to use and enjoy.
- Located north of Save on Foods, off Nash Street (both north and south side).
- Parkside Gardens Site Map 2023 (pdf)
- Parkside Gardens North Map 2023 (pdf)
- Parkside Gardens South Map 2023 (pdf)
Twin Spruce Gardens (SW corner of 30 Ave & 19 St)
- Consists of 34 medium and 24 small plots.
- Nestled in south east Red Deer across from the County Fire Hall. This name celebrates a rich history of gardening, orchards and agriculture in the area.
- Located on the south west corner of 30 Avenue and 19 Street.
- Twin Spruce Garden Plot Map (pdf)
City of Red Deer garden plots are pesticide-free (Parks & Public Facilities Bylaw 3255/2000). Conventional pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides) are prohibited. Certain ecologically sensitive pest control products may be considered at the discretion of The City of Red Deer Parks section. For more information, please refer to Gardening Resources
As an added measure of environmental protection you are encouraged to only use organic fertilizers and soil amendments as opposed to synthetic or chemical ones. Organic materials such as manure, compost and bone meal help to build up the soil and promote a healthy soil ecosystem. Though synthetic or chemical fertilizers provide plants with quick food, they do nothing to sustain the soil. Furthermore chemical runoff and ground seepage from gardens into adjacent natural areas and water bodies can negatively affect the health of those fragile ecosystems.
For more information on gardening opportunities please contact:
Cemetery Services office hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday to Friday
Email: cemeteryservices@reddeer.ca
Phone: 403-342-8303