Welcome to this very special food growing community garden located at 2380 Phillips Road, Sooke BC. Membership is on an annual basis and members are plot holders who have paid the membership fee every November and uphold the agreement throughout the season.
Lend a Hand
The gardens is an entirely volunteer run community. Being a member of a community garden means there are expectations that plot holders help out, however and whenever they can – by keeping shared spaces and paths cared for and being mindful of making shared aspects of the garden work for all – composting, taking garbage home, and being respectful of community garden property.
Please feel free to help however you like and here are examples:
Thank-you to all the volunteers to support the garden from managing the compost piles, creating the newsletter and signage, to showing up for the work bees - your contributions make the gardens a beautiful place for all.
Lend a Hand
The gardens is an entirely volunteer run community. Being a member of a community garden means there are expectations that plot holders help out, however and whenever they can – by keeping shared spaces and paths cared for and being mindful of making shared aspects of the garden work for all – composting, taking garbage home, and being respectful of community garden property.
Please feel free to help however you like and here are examples:
- Attend the Spring and Fall work bees
- Landscaping and maintenance
- Weeding and watering for the community plots
- Fruit tree gleaning in the autumn
- Helping with the Growing for Sooke program
- Decorative gardens by the gate and gazebo - weeding and watering as needed
- Post COVID Social events: potluck meals, festivals, tours
Thank-you to all the volunteers to support the garden from managing the compost piles, creating the newsletter and signage, to showing up for the work bees - your contributions make the gardens a beautiful place for all.
2021 Plot Renewal
Absolute cut off date for plot renewal is November 30, 2020, as per the SCG guidelines. Please to review the user agreement, and download the plot holder form, and the lend-a-hand forms, fill them out, sign them and include them with your fee. Please refer to plot sizes & fees document for the cost schedule. Information, a map and forms are also available in the SCG toolshed.
Place your cheque made payable to: “Sunriver Community Gardens’ Society” or cash, in an envelope marked: Sunriver Community Gardens Society, with signed agreement and lend-a-hand forms. Put your envelope in the night drop box outside the District of Sooke Regional Hall on Otter Point Road by November 30th. If we do not receive payment by this date, your plot will be given to someone on the waiting list. If you know you will be continuing next season, you may leave your forms, cash or cheque, starting now. Thank-you in advance for your promptness.
If you have decided not to continue with your plot for the next season, please let us know at your earliest convenience. Please remove any personal items you brought to the plot.
Documents, Forms, and Map
Waitlist
There is a waitlist to become a plot member and it is operated on a first come first serve basis.
If you have any questions about renewing or would like to be added to the waitlist, contact us. There are also information and forms in the Gardens tool shed.
Absolute cut off date for plot renewal is November 30, 2020, as per the SCG guidelines. Please to review the user agreement, and download the plot holder form, and the lend-a-hand forms, fill them out, sign them and include them with your fee. Please refer to plot sizes & fees document for the cost schedule. Information, a map and forms are also available in the SCG toolshed.
Place your cheque made payable to: “Sunriver Community Gardens’ Society” or cash, in an envelope marked: Sunriver Community Gardens Society, with signed agreement and lend-a-hand forms. Put your envelope in the night drop box outside the District of Sooke Regional Hall on Otter Point Road by November 30th. If we do not receive payment by this date, your plot will be given to someone on the waiting list. If you know you will be continuing next season, you may leave your forms, cash or cheque, starting now. Thank-you in advance for your promptness.
If you have decided not to continue with your plot for the next season, please let us know at your earliest convenience. Please remove any personal items you brought to the plot.
Documents, Forms, and Map
Waitlist
There is a waitlist to become a plot member and it is operated on a first come first serve basis.
If you have any questions about renewing or would like to be added to the waitlist, contact us. There are also information and forms in the Gardens tool shed.
FAQ
Where exactly is Sunriver Gardens?
The garden is located at 2380 Phillips Road near Sunriver Drive
How do I get a plot in the garden?
Plots are assigned to new members as they become available, and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. When all spots are filled, a waiting list will be created. Please contact us to request a plot.
I’ve never had a garden before. Does that matter?
Not at all! Everyone is welcome at Sunriver Gardens, and it is a great place to develop your green thumb and to learn from experienced gardeners.
Are there any volunteer opportunities available in the garden?
Yes. Even if there are no individual plots available, you can participate in special garden projects or in maintaining the common garden areas.
What does my annual plot fee buy?
Each garden member is assigned a plot. There are water taps and hoses for each section of the garden. Members also have access to garden tools on a first-come, first-served honour system. Compost, soil enhancers (i.e. manure), mentorship and friendships also included!
What are the responsibilities of plot holders?
Plot holders are expected to maintain their individual plots, as well as volunteer to help maintain the gardens.
Do I have to live in the Sunriver Gardens neighbourhood?
Members can come from any part of the Sooke region. A successful garden plot, however, is a significant time commitment, so the closer you live to the garden the easier it is to tend to the garden.
What can I grow in my plot?
As an allotment garden member, you are required to grow at least 70% organic produce on your plot, what you grow must not impact your neighbour by shade, pesticide, invasive weeds or unwanted irrigation. Be mindful of perennial plants (like raspberries) and how they spread. Specific guidelines can be found in the user agreement.
More questions?
Contact us
Where exactly is Sunriver Gardens?
The garden is located at 2380 Phillips Road near Sunriver Drive
How do I get a plot in the garden?
Plots are assigned to new members as they become available, and are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. When all spots are filled, a waiting list will be created. Please contact us to request a plot.
I’ve never had a garden before. Does that matter?
Not at all! Everyone is welcome at Sunriver Gardens, and it is a great place to develop your green thumb and to learn from experienced gardeners.
Are there any volunteer opportunities available in the garden?
Yes. Even if there are no individual plots available, you can participate in special garden projects or in maintaining the common garden areas.
What does my annual plot fee buy?
Each garden member is assigned a plot. There are water taps and hoses for each section of the garden. Members also have access to garden tools on a first-come, first-served honour system. Compost, soil enhancers (i.e. manure), mentorship and friendships also included!
What are the responsibilities of plot holders?
Plot holders are expected to maintain their individual plots, as well as volunteer to help maintain the gardens.
Do I have to live in the Sunriver Gardens neighbourhood?
Members can come from any part of the Sooke region. A successful garden plot, however, is a significant time commitment, so the closer you live to the garden the easier it is to tend to the garden.
What can I grow in my plot?
As an allotment garden member, you are required to grow at least 70% organic produce on your plot, what you grow must not impact your neighbour by shade, pesticide, invasive weeds or unwanted irrigation. Be mindful of perennial plants (like raspberries) and how they spread. Specific guidelines can be found in the user agreement.
More questions?
Contact us