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Plotholder Program at Tom Settlemire Community Garden

Do you love gardening or want to give it a try? We hope you'll join us in the dirt! At Tom Settlemire Community Garden, we have over 75 individual plots plus our Common Good Garden, where people of all ages and experience levels grow fresh food, beautiful plants, and friendships.

Having a plot here is more than just having space to grow, it’s an open invitation to be part of a friendly, supportive community. You can learn from Master Gardeners, neighbors, and volunteers, and share your own skills and stories too.

As a plot holder, you’ll care for your garden using organic methods, swap advice with garden neighbors, and help by volunteering to maintain the shared spaces. Together, we grow more than plants, we grow a community that welcomes everyone. Join us and start growing today!

plotholder watering plot
cgg volunteers weeding
Plotholder Rachel Debasitus with harvest flowers

What it Means to be a Part of the Plotholder Community

Tend your plot responsibly using organic gardening methods.

Keep your plot weeded, harvested, and healthy.

Volunteer to maintain fences, pathways, demonstration gardens, and the Common Good Garden.

Be a good neighbor and an active part of our growing community.

Applications for plots for the 2026 growing season are now closed. Check back this winter to see when applications will re-open, or sign up for our e-newsletter to be in the loop. Email garden@btlt.org if you have questions.

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