2020 Community Gardens
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If you wish to garden, but lack space at home, try renting a Community Garden plot!
The Town of Acton Natural Resources Division operates three Community Gardens located at: North Acton, 845 Main Street; Morrison Farm, 116 Concord Road; and Hebert Farm, 88 Prospect Street.
Due to the high demand there is a limit of 1 garden plot per household/address.
You may register for available plots in person at the Kennedy Building, Woodlawn Cemetery, 104 Concord Road, Acton, beginning on Monday, January 6, 9:00am - 3:00pm, first-come, first-served. Telephone: 978-929-6642.
Dates of Use: 2020 plots can be used from Saturday, April 4, 2020 until Sunday, November 1, 2020.
Watering: Acton Water District Seasonal Watering Restrictions apply to the Community Gardens as follows:
Morrison Farm watering is on even days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday.
North Acton Community Garden watering is on odd days: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday.
Hebert Farm Community Garden watering is on even days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Plot Size: (plot sizes are approximate):
Morrison Farm large plot size is 25’ x 33’ and 12’ x 25’ for small plot.
North Acton plots are 50’ x 33’ for full plot and 25’ x 33’ for half-plot.
Herbert Farm Community Garden plots are 20’ X 20’. (No half-plots.)