Community garden plots (20' x 30') are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The garden is located at 1646 Enterprise Dr SE.

Mail or drop of a Garden Sign Up form (below), with a check made payable to the City of Chatfield.

City of Chatfield
Community Garden
21 SE Second Street
Chatfield, MN 55923

Garden Rules and Regulations

• Chatfield Community Garden is open to the public, for an annual fee, from May 15^th to October 15^th and is subject to the following rules. Planting dates will depend upon the weather!
• The City of Chatfield has the duty of enforcing rules and making decision for the community garden
• Each person intending to use the community garden must apply for a garden plot each year
• Maintaining your garden is your responsibility. If plots are unattended, we will contact you.
• During the garden season (May-October), everyone must maintain their plot(s) and at the end of the growing season, all remaining plant material must be removed by October 15^th and left in a pile, and we will pick up. Any items left behind after this date will be forfeited.
• When you no longer want your plot, you must notify City Hall at 507-867-3810. You cannot give your plot to others.
• Stakes that mark garden plot corners and garden plot numbers must be left in place all season.
• Orange or bright colored fencing is not permitted at any of the gardens. Fencing must be neutral colors only.
• Gardeners are responsible for all weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, tilling, soil amendments, and watering, etc. beyond the initial tilling/fertilizing which will be done by the city.
• Garden plots are used for growing vegetables and flowers. Growing shrubs and trees is not allowed in plots.
• All perennial plant material, structures, wire cages, etc. must be removed at the conclusion of the growing season.
• Since plots are close together, gardeners should keep borders free from weeds or other material that may impact neighboring plots.
• Tall plants (such as corn, sunflowers, or tall trellised plants) that cast shade should be planted where they will not impact adjoining gardens.
• Because of the risk of wind drift to adjacent plots, weed killer spray is not allowed.
• Covering your plot with straw or mulch as an excellent method of weed control and water conservation is encouraged.
• Dogs and pets are not allowed in the garden and must be leashed and closely supervised. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet.
• Containers of standing water should be avoided because they are breeding grounds for mosquitos.
• Closely supervise your children and help them learn respect for gardening and boundaries.

Garden Sign Up packet-2025