Meetinghouse Farm rents a limited number of community garden plots and greenhouse benches. The Farm greenhouse is unheated.

Renters are required to attend a Farm orientation to review rental guidelines. 

Gardeners are also required to sign a Release of Liability.

Guidelines reflect the Farm’s emphasis on organic gardening techniques and collaborative participation in the Farm’s maintenance and operation.

Availability
The availability of garden plots and greenhouse benches will vary from year to year. Please enter your application now to ensure eligibility when a rental spot becomes available.

Please note: 
There are no garden plots available for the 2023 season.
Click here to download Garden Bench /Garden Space Application Form.

Garden Guidelines

Garden plots (one per individual or family) are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Preference will be given to residents of the Town of Barnstable and to repeat participants. However, non -residents are encouraged to apply in case plots remain available at the beginning of the growing season.

  • Garden plots must be cultivated by June 30 and may not remain fallow for the growing season.
  • Gardeners may amend soil with a variety of organic materials. Only organic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers are permitted.
  • Participants are responsible for monitoring the health of their plants.
  • Keep gardens neat and attractive and maintain clear pathways. Weeds along the perimeter of each garden plot must be kept trimmed by the gardener.
  • The pathways and lanes are mowed periodically by volunteers. Please keep them free of rocks, plant debris, and hoses. Structures to hang up your hoses are permitted.
  • Only temporary and removable fencing or structures are permitted.
  • Locate vertical garden structures with attention to shade created for adjacent gardens.
  • Include some plants that encourage bees and butterflies.
  • Respect the space, materials and plants of other gardeners.
  • Participants are required to bring their own hoses and turn off the water at the spigot after use. Water if possible in morning or late afternoon. If timers are used for watering, please monitor them regularly.
  • Mulch gardens to limit water needs and water deeply rather than frequently. The MHF water supply comes from a well, not town water. If it runs out we are all affected.
  • Please indicate if you have excess produce for picking that can be sold at the MHF Farm Stand or be donated to an appropriate organization. If you are going to be away while your crops are ripening, please designate someone from Meetinghouse Farm or a friend to pick the produce so it does not go to waste.
  • Park only in designated parking areas.
  • All supplies, hoses, and accessories must be removed by November 1 for Fall cleanup.
  • Gardeners are encouraged to support the operation of the Farm by volunteering as possible.

Disputes should be directed in writing to the MHF Board of Directors
MHF PO Box 330 W. Barnstable, MA 02668

For additional information:
Contact Judy Derochers at desrochersj@comcast.net.

Meetinghouse Farm Greenhouse Guidelines Spring 2023

Greenhouse space is assigned on a first come, first served basis. Preference will be given to residents of the Town of Barnstable and repeat participants.

  • A maximum of one full bench is available to individuals or families.
  • Only organic pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers are permitted.
  • Participants are responsible for monitoring the health of their plants.
  • Diseased plants must be removed from the greenhouse and stored materials must be clean and disease free.
  • If you bring a working hose into the greenhouse, whether you return it outside or leave it in the greenhouse please circle it neatly for the next person using it. Tangled hoses are frustrating and can lead to falls.
  • Please do not change the hose set up. We are running numerous hoses to accommodate a number of gardens.
  • Maintaining a system of working hoses is very challenging with numerous users. Please let us know if hoses are broken or leaking.
  • Respect the space, materials and plants of others.
  • Maintain a neat greenhouse.
  • Electricity is not provided to the greenhouse benches. Participants may not adjust fans or other electrical mechanisms in the greenhouse.
  • Only temporary and removable structures are permitted on the benches.
  • Benches will be hooped and cover material will be provided by MHF for uniformity.
  • Pets are not permitted in the greenhouse area.
  

 
This is a multi-use, unheated greenhouse. Participants grow at their own risk.

Participants are asked to accommodate programs that may be scheduled in the greenhouse area.

Disputes should be directed in writing to the MHF Board of Directors
MHF PO Box 330 W. Barnstable, MA 02668

For additional information:
Contact Judy Desrochers at desrochersj@comcast.net or 508-362-2396

“He who plants a garden,
  plants happiness.”

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Whether growing an impressive pumpkin or sunny rudbeckia, gardening supports healthy nutrition, moderate exercise and welcome stress reduction.