Becoming a member of the Wattles Farm Community is a multi-step process:
Step 1: Apply online by submitting the Membership Application Form. You will be contacted soon by our Applicant Supervisor, who will provide you with additional information. You must live within a 5 mile radius of Wattles Farm.
Step 2: You are required to participate in three consecutive 1½ hour Community Clean-Ups (our monthly “Clean-Up Weekend,” usually the second weekend of every month, where we all pitch-in to maintain the garden) to qualify to receive the next open plot. Come either Saturday or Sunday – your choice. This enables you to get to know us, and us to get to know you, to see if it is a good fit.
Step 3: You are now qualified, should all go well, to be on the waiting list to receive a plot. You will be contacted by one of our Garden Masters when that day arrives. Plots become available at irregular intervals. Be patient!
Step 4: You are contacted by a Garden Master in the section where the vacant plot is located, whereupon a meeting time is arranged at the garden. You are given a tour of the garden, and a thorough orientation. You will be shown your plot. You will pay a one time fee of $22 for the key and administrative costs (additional keys are available for $7 each). You will also pay our Annual Dues fee of $200 (pro-rated, depending upon the month you join the garden. These are due each year in June).
Step 5: You will receive a “Welcome” e-mail with a registration link and instructions to create an online Membership Account, which will give you exclusive access to our Member Portal.
You are now a member of the Wattles Farm Garden Community!