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GUIDELINES TO ROSEVILLE’S COMMUNITY GARDENS AT OASIS PARK Roseville Parks and Recreation provides the Oasis Park Community Gardens for the pleasure of the gardening public. Plots are reserved for Roseville residents only through April 16, 2010.Beginning April 19, 2010, all remaining and non renewed garden plots are available to any adult, residents or non-residents, on a first come first served basis. To ensure a quality experience for all, the following guidelines have been established: stst 1) The gardening season runs from approximately May 1 - November 1. The exact opening dates and tilling schedule depends upon weather conditions. 2) Plots are available in two sizes: single plot is 15' x 20', and a double plot is 15' x 40'. Plots will be marked prior to the start of the gardening season. Maximum of one double plot per household, please. This includes the borders of your 3) Keep your plot as weed free as possible, utilizing cultivation and mulching methods. plot! A supply of compost will be provided by the city, for use in the gardens. Use of human waste, chemical herbicides and pesticides is strictly prohibited. 4) Growing illegal plant materials, or produce intended for sale, is not permitted. 5) Please use designated walkways to access plots. Walkways may be mulched. 6) Non-organic waste (cans, bottles and plastic containers) should be placed in the trash barrels provided. Organic waste and rocks should be placed in the designated area. 7) Three watering stations are provided. Please limit watering to one hour, per plot, per day. Do not leave plots unattended while watering. st 8) All produce, plant materials, weeds, stakes, wires, etc. must be removed by November 1 to allow for fall cultivation. Any stth materials left after November 1 will be removed by City staff. Water is shut off approximately Oct 15 weather dependent. 9) Cars must be kept on the paved parking area. Pets must be leashed at all times, as in all other city parks. 10) The city assumes no responsibility for personal injury, vandalism or loss of produce from the gardens. 11) Please be courteous and helpful to your fellow gardeners. 12) If you decide you cannot use your produce, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office and we will attempt to make arrangements for it (i.e., food shelf). 13) If you decide you will not be planting, or will not continue with your plot, please call the Parks and Recreation Department st at 651-792-7006 to let us know. Garden plots that are not planted by June 1 each year will be considered forfeited, and will be made available to another gardener. Any exceptions to this rule must be approved by Roseville Parks and Recreation, 651-792-7006. 14) Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in the forfeit of the garden plot, and the inability to reserve future garden plots. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please contact the Park and Recreation Department at 651-792-7006. Messages can be left at that number after regular business hours.