Community Gardening
About Us
The community garden at Cockeysville Rec Council County Home Park offers residents a welcoming space to grow fresh produce, flowers, and connect with neighbors.
The garden is a shared community resource that encourages sustainable gardening, learning, and community connection.
We currently have 47 plots...
with more room to grow! 🌱
Registration
Registration is completed online and should be submitted by both returning gardeners and new applicants interested in participating. Registration is free of charge.
Returning gardeners are given priority for plot assignments. Any remaining available plots will then be allocated based on the date of registration.
Once plots are assigned, a $25 fee per plot is issued only to those who receive a garden space.
Each gardener will be notified by email with their assigned plot number, along with any additional instructions for the season.
Location & Season
🌿 The community garden is located on Gibbons Boulevard in the heart of Cockeysville and is easily accessible to local residents.
🌞 The gardening season begins in April (weather dependent) and concludes November 15.
💧 Please note that there is no water access at this location. You must bring your own water to irrigate your plot.
Community Garden Rules:
- Registration for the gardening season will be available exclusively online through our website (https://www.cockeysvillereccouncil.org/program/gardening/6979).
- Registration is free. Once plots are assigned, fees will be issued only to those who have been assigned a garden plot.Â
- Those who have had a garden plot in previous years will be given priority for plot assignments. Any remaining open plots will be assigned based on the date of registration.
- An email will be sent to those who are assigned garden plots with their designated plot number.
- The official start date of the gardening season will be announced each year on the website and via email, depending on weather conditions.
- All access and parking must be on Gibbons Boulevard only.
- Do NOT use Jefferson Avenue.
- Do NOT block pathways with fencing.
- Carry all stones and trash to the outer perimeter of the gardens for County collection.
- Do not pile stones in walkways or on your plot.
- Do not place stones or weeds in trash cans.
- Plots not worked may be reassigned.
- Report problems or questions to the recreation office weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at 410-887-7734.
- Plots must be weeded regularly throughout the entire season.
- Only organic products are allowed.
- Absolutely NO Roundup or similar products.
- Working in the gardens after dark is prohibited.
- Keep automobile speed under 25 mph and watch for neighborhood children playing nearby.
- Please note that there is no water access at this location. You must bring your own water to irrigate your plot.
- Do NOT ask residents for water or use of restrooms.
- No dumping in wooded areas.
- Violators may be fined $50 and barred from returning the following season.
- Make sure you are planting in your assigned plot.
- Do NOT disturb plots assigned to others.
Questions?
Feel free to reach out with any questions or for more information.
Brandon Vanek
Community Gardens Program Chair
Email: mbvanek@gmail.com
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We are not currently accepting registrations for this program.