North Austin YMCA has a new community garden that offers plots for residents to do their own gardening.
The North Austin Community Garden, located at 1000 W. Rundberg Lane, has 30 small plots and seven larger plots for residents to begin gardening this spring. YMCA also offers ADA-accessible plots for those with limited mobility.
Seventy-five percent of the total plots were available on a first-come, first-serve basis when registration began March 5. Eleanor Provias, North Austin YMCA youth and family director, said all plots have registration waiting lists except for the ADA-accessible plots, of which there are five still available. Everyone on the waiting lists will be put into a raffle for the remaining 25 percent of plots. Residents are encouraged to register for a place in the garden, Provias said. Gardeners are required to volunteer at least one hour per month in the community garden.
Fees must be paid at the time of registration, and financial assistance is available based on demonstrated need. Proof of income is required when applying for financial assistance. Fees contribute to utility bills and maintenance of the garden and gardening tools. Provias said garden rates will be prorated for 2014, and fees will be a bit less than the prices listed below.
