Application period is March 3 - 28, 2025
The Sturgis Community Garden Project began in 2012. There are currently two garden areas that have been created to allow citizens who may not have room for a garden at their home or apartment a place to plant and raise produce. Water is available at both sites. The plots are leased out each year for a nominal fee to cover the costs of water and insurance. Both gardens are fenced and each garden area contains one shed for garden tools. An application process is in place for those who would like to have a plot.
Fees:
City Park Garden 10' x 20' spot = $25
City Park 4' x 8' raised beds = $5
Ballpark Road Garden 4' x 8' raised beds = $5
The City Park Garden is located west of the soccer fields between Tom's T's and the City Park on Blanche Street.
The Ballpark Garden is located at 1061 Ballpark Road at the Arizona Street intersection.
Community Garden Board Members:
Richard Deaver rdeaver1018@yahoo.com
Tom Termes ttermes@blackhills.com
Kellie Huisenga kelliehuisenga@gmail.com
Otto Magdanz magdanzto@verizon.net
Betty Jo Huff huff1227@gmail.com
Sharon Robinson skr0001@protonmail.com
Maria King meking777333@gmail.com
Applications for the Community Garden are available at the Sturgis Public Works Department, 1057 Dudley St., Sturgis. or you can download the Registration form (application) and turn it into the Public Works Department along with payment by March 28. You must pay when you turn in your application. If you are not awarded a spot, you will receive a full refund. A kick-off meeting for all gardeners will be held on April 8.
Community Garden Applications will be taken March 3-28 at the Sturgis Public Works Department, 1057 Dudley St., Sturgis. Those gardeners who had a spot the previous year will get preference for the same location. Any spots not assigned will be allocated in a lottery-style drawing at the mandatory meeting on April 8, and only if there are more signups than garden plots. To apply, simply download both the online Community Garden Registration Form and a copy of the Community Garden Rules. Fill out the registration page and sign the Garden Rules. Bring both forms to the Sturgis Public Works Department with payment. You may also pick up an application and copy of the Garden Rules at the Sturgis Public Works Department, 1057 Dudley St., Sturgis.
There will be a mandatory gardener meeting at the Sturgis Community Center in the theater from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.