Fees
All plots are on a sliding scale between $35-$55
- Standard plot: 18’ x 20’
- Half plots: approximately 9’ x 20’
- Beginner Plots: approximately 80 sq
A one-time security deposit of an amount equal to that of the assigned plot is due at time of registration. If not renewed for another growing season, the security deposit will be refunded provided the gardener has left the plot in a satisfactory condition. The college will use your security deposit to cover the cost of cleaning up a plot left with tomato cages, stakes, tools, high weeds, or anything that makes it difficult to mow and prepare for the next gardeners.
What is a sliding scale?
Sliding scale is a payment structure that accounts for a variety of factors like income and access. This system attempts to meet both the actual cost and make the resource as accessible as possible.
Where might I fall on it?
We have included an informative graphic that proposes some questions you can ask yourself to determine what would be a fair contribution.
Image description from Radical History Club: Graphic with the title, “The Green Bottle: Where You Fall on the Sliding Scale.” Three illustrations of bottles appear side by side, one filled all the way with green liquid, the second filled halfway, and the third filled low. Each bottle has a list of statements. Along the y-axis of the graphic reads, “Financial Privilege” and the x-axis reads, “Personal Financial Experience.” The full bottle lists the following statements: “I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs. I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs. I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property. I own or lease a car. I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs. I have regular access to health care. I have access to financial savings. I have an expendable** income. I can always buy new items. I can afford an annual vacation or take time off.” The half-filled bottle lists the following statements: “I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them. I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs. I own or lease a car. I am employed. I have access to health care. I might have access to financial savings. I have some expendable income. I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others. I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden.” The low-filled bottle lists the following statements: “I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them. I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs. I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing. I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas. I am unemployed or underemployed. I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care. I have no access to savings. I have no or very limited expendable income. I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them. I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden.” At the very bottom of the graphic are additional definitions. “*Basic Needs include food, housing, and transportation. **Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc. This image and framework was originally created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk | www.wortsandcunning.com with additions from Britt Hawthorne | www.embracingequity.org.” Back to Green Bottle image.