2026 Gardening Season

Plots are available for rent to anyone living, working or connected to the River Valley area for the purpose of growing produce and/or ornamental plants for non-commercial purposes. 
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​Registration is open for 2026 - Come garden with us!

​An online application is located at the bottom of this page. You may also download/print the application HERE.
Paper copies are stored in the INFO BOX on
​North Westmor Street.

To reference Gardener Guidelines click HERE  
Documents may also be mailed/emailed upon request: [email protected]
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Garden Layout and Available Plots

GARDEN ​SIZE & PRICE
​Our plot configuration is flexible to accommodate different sizes.
Larger plots may be split into smaller plots depending on the needs of our gardeners. 
      10 x 10  ft. = 100 sq. ft.   rent for $20 
      10 x 20 ft. = 200 sq. ft.  rent for $40
      20 x 20 ft. = 400 sq. ft.  rent for $60 
Free plots are available for qualifying applicants.

​PROVISIONS
Registration fees include access to water, straw/marsh hay mulch, fertilizer, manure, tiller and gardening tools. Mentors are ready to assist new gardeners.
Elevated beds may be available by request [email protected].

    2026 Application River Valley Area Community Gardens
    GARDEN PLOTS ARE AVAILABLE IN 3 SIZES: 
    10 x 10 ft. for $20 each 
    10 x 20 ft. for $40 each 
    20 x20 ft. for $60 each 
    Please select the size/number of plots. Plots may be combined to a maximum of 20 ft. x 40 ft. unless you have received approval from the RVACG Board of Directors. Elevated bed options may be available by request. Please contact [email protected] for more information. 
    Free plots are available if you qualify for Medicaid, Quest, SNAP, TANF, SSI benefits, free or reduced school lunches, are unemployed and/or receive benefits from area food pantries. Simply write $0 in the Total Due box.
    Please check any task force activities for which you may be willing to help. Sign-up does not mandate your assistance, but helps us organize who is willing to help in each area. 
    Certification: Signing of this agreement constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined by RVACG. The gardener agrees to comply with the Gardening Guidelines and understands that failure to comply with these Guidelines may result in in termination of the right to garden. The gardener agrees to allow RVACG to use any photographs, interview, videotapes, film, other visual or auditory recordings, or any other medium of the gardener that the RVACG may create in connection with the gardener’s participation in the garden, including on the internet.
    Liability Waiver, Release, Indemnification and Acknowledgements: The gardener understands that participation in the garden has a risk of injury, damage to personal property or death. The gardener agrees to assume the risk of harm even if the potential harm is caused by someone else. The gardener also agrees to waive any right to sue or attempt to collect money from the landowner, sponsor, board members, employees, volunteers or anyone acting on their behalf for any losses or damages resulting from death, injury or property damage to the gardener, anyone else, or any property, that occurs while the gardener is in the garden. The gardener gives up any right to sue or otherwise attempt to collect money from the RVACG or the Village of Spring Green arising out of any first aid, treatment or medical service, including the lack of such or timing of such, given in connection with participation in the garden. The gardener is not covered by or eligible for any insurance, health care, workers’ compensation or any other benefits maintained by the aforementioned parties. The gardener is responsible for any damages or losses suffered by the sponsor or landowner that are caused by the gardener.
    Payments can be made via PayPal, Venmo or credit card via the Payment/Donation button on our website.
    ​You may also mail payment in to River Valley Area Community Gardens P.O. Box 611 Spring Green, WI 53588. 
We Appreciate Your Support!