Hello Gardeners,
Applications for the 2024 gardening season will be available starting tomorrow, December 15th! Paper copies will be available, and applications will also be on the website to print (they will not be available yet if you check today):
https://eagleheightsgardens.org/gardeners/plot-applications/
If you gardened in 2023 and you want to renew your plot for 2024, you will need to submit a renewal application and fee payment no later than February 15th of 2024.
Please be on time if you want to renew. I want to help everyone keep their garden plots if they want them! 2/15 is a fixed deadline, and it’s not within my power to make exceptions. If a renewal application is received after 2/15, it must be put in line with all new applications and there is no guarantee that a plot will be available. I try to help late applicants if I can do so within the rules, but sometimes gardeners do lose their plots due to turning in their renewal application late. If you plan to mail your application, please get it in the mail in advance of the deadline.
Please note also that all payments must be made payable to "Division of University Housing", and we can only accept the following forms of payment: checks (no starter checks), cashier's checks, and money orders. UW Housing processes all of the Garden fees and these are their requirements.
The Community Center will be undergoing some remodeling in December, and as a result the location for drop-off of completed applications will vary:
From Dec 15, 2023 to Dec 22, 2023 the Community Center will be open. Applications will be in the foyer and applications and payment can be put in the secure drop box.
From Dec 23, 2023 to Jan 1, 2024 completed applications and payment can be dropped off at the Apartment Facilities office:
2997 Haight Rd
Madison, WI
53705
Beginning on Jan 2, 2024 the Community Center will be open again and the drop box in the foyer can be used again.
Applications and payment can also be mailed to:
Eagle Heights Gardens c/o Community Center
611 Eagle Heights
Madison WI, 53705
(If you mail your application during the time period that the Community Center is closed it will be redirected to the Apartment Facilities office and I will pick it up there).
Please email me with any questions.
Planning next season’s garden can be a nice way to get through the cold weather and short days! This garden planning tool from Johnny’s might be helpful if you’re interested: https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/methods-tools-supplies/market-gardening/planning-plotting-your-market-or-backyard-garden.html
Best,
Lily
