Ewing Community Gardens Registration Set to Begin March 1st

Ewing Township invites interested residents to get involved in community gardening in Ewing.

Spring is not far off and it’s time to get involved in community gardening in Ewing.  Ewing Township invites interested residents to register for a garden plot at the Ewing Community Gardens on Whitehead Road Extension.

Returning gardeners can register beginning on March 1st. New applicants may register beginning March 15th.   

There is an active gardening organization so be sure to meet your neighbors and get involved.  Regular site clean ups will be held. 

REGISTRATION DETAILS

The 2021 registration for garden plots at the Ewing Community Gardens on Whitehead Road Extension will begin in March in the

Office of the Clerk (2nd floor)
2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, NJ 08628

Registrations By Appointment Only

Call 609-538-7609 To Schedule

Plots are $5.00 each and you can purchase up to two plots.

2021 Community Gardens adPlease fill out the following (We ask that you please prefill to help shorten your personal interaction in the Clerk’s Office during the Pandemic.):

  1. Ewing Township Community Gardens Application
  2. Guidelines

REGISTRATION DATES

Monday, March 1, 2021 Registration will Open for Previous Year Plot Holders. (Owners of Plots in 2020 will have an opportunity to reserve their same plots from the prior year.)

Monday, March 15, 2021 Registration will Open for New Applicants

Thursday, April 15, 2021 If there are still plots available on April 15th, 2021 you may purchase additional plot(s).  Please call the clerk’s office at (609) 538-7609 to find out if more plots are available.

REQUIREMENTS

New applicants must be present to buy their plot(s).  Previous Year Plot Holders may drop off their filled application forms along with their payments in the Tax Drop Box at the rear of the Municipal Building (upper level). Garden plots are open to Ewing Township residents only  with proof of residency required.  No exceptions will be made!

We request that you supply us with a valid email address to ensure that we can keep you up to date on all information related to the gardens.   

The official opening of the gardens is weather determined and announced later in the season.

For information about the Ewing Community Gardens Association email  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  Look for the upcoming ad in the March Ewing Observer. 

COMMUNITY GARDENS CORONAVIRUS GUIDELINES

To help prevent the spread of the coronavirus and keep both the garden and gardeners safe, we recommend following these guidelines while gardening on site.

MOST IMPORTANT: IF YOU FEEL AT ALL SICK, STAY HOME.

Ask a friend or fellow gardener to water your plot if you need to. You can email garden leadership if you don’t have someone to help. They may be able to help your make alternate arrangements. It is essential that we continue to work diligently to reduce the spread and keep this virus out of the garden.

TOOLS

We recommend using tools that you bring from home if you have them (and take them home with you when you leave). If you need to use the community tools such as the wheelbarrows and hoses, please follow these guidelines:

HAND WASHING

Be sure to wash your hands frequently, especially before and after touching the shared tools, hoses, etc. Carry hand sanitizer or bring a Ziplock bag or other container with soap, a washcloth, or nailbrush inside. 

Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.

We will not have paper towels at the garden, so air drying or wiping on the inside of your shirt is best.

GLOVES

Garden gloves are not a substitute for proper hand sanitation procedures. The outside of your glove can transmit diseases from one surface to another, including transmitting the disease to yourself and others.  It is a good idea to wear gloves while in the garden, but not a replacement for sanitation.

FACE MASKS

Follow CDC recommendations for wearing masks, especially when you might be close to others.  A well-fitting face mask might not filter out the virus, but it will keep you from touching your face and keep you from spreading the virus if you are asymptomatic yet infected.

MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCE INCLUDING

Stay 6 feet from other gardeners

Young children should stay in their garden plot or with an adult

Work at being efficient when you are using shared spaces or during joint projects.