Become a Community Garden Member

Thank you for your interest in joining us!
We believe in the power of community and are gratified to see that membership inquiries have reached an all-time high. As a consequence, the waitlist for one of our 128 plots is currently 8-9 years, but please know that most of us started here too, and we appreciate your patience.
While there are no time limits on membership — with many members still caring for their plots after 20 years or more — we are working hard to create new plot configurations and membership opportunities so we can reduce our waitlist by welcoming new gardeners.
To continue with your membership request, please read on, complete the form below, and then check out to pay your $30 application fee.
You may find a shorter wait time among the over 40 community gardens managed by San Francisco Recreation & Parks.
Manage your waitlist status…
If you have already applied for membership, click here to check your place on the waitlist, and a PDF will open in a new tab.
It's important to keep your contact information up to date:
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We will confirm your continued interest by reaching out to waitlist participants twice a year
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If we cannot get in touch with you, we will remove you from the waitlist
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To update your contact information, please email president.fmcg@gmail.com
In the meantime, you can still get your garden on as a volunteer!
Many members began by getting to know each other at one of our five annual workdays. You can RSVP for our next workday here.
And, wonderful volunteer gardening opportunities are available to help tend to the beautiful common area gardens, whose care is managed and shared by select members.
Membership Expectations
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Bring your best self to the garden and be courteous with gardeners and visitors
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Pay annual dues in full and on time
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Plant at least two seasons per year
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Never use pesticides
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Attend all 4 seasonal work days
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Attend the annual meeting in March
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Keep the area surrounding your plot free of weeds and debris
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Never leave water running unattended