Community Garden Information

Sherwood's Community Gardens Program offers a space where residents can come together to grow food, community, and a sense of place. Community gardens: 

• Provide gathering places that strengthen social networks through cooperative gardening projects

• Develop sources of pride among residents

• Create visible products of land stewardship

• Encourage physical activity

• Can lower food budgets for participating families

Shared Garden

Community gardens involve individual garden spaces, for which community members pay an annual fee, while the entire site is cared for cooperatively. It is important to understand that gardening in a community garden is much different than gardening at home. A community garden is a shared space, where gardeners need to be considerate of other people and their plants.

At times, gardeners turn to one another for help with garden maintenance, tips and tactics, and general oversight of each other's plots when away from the site. That said, it’s helpful to connect with other gardeners. As the saying goes, “many hands make light work”. 

About the plots

20* - 20x20 plots $60 (+$10 for non-residents)

15* - 10X20 plots $45 (+$10 for non-residents)

5* - 4X8 plots (raised bed approx. 3’ high) $30 (+$10 for non-residents)

*Only reflects Phase I & II numbers.

Application Process

• Applications (located at the bottom of this page) for the 2024 garden season will be taken starting January 22 (returning gardeners), January 31 (waitlist), February 12 (new gardeners).
• Garden plots will be reserved on a first come, first served basis as completed, signed applications and payment are received at our Public Works Building, 15527 SW Willamette St. 
• Dates for the upcoming garden season can be found here . 
• The City will assigned plot numbers to the gardeners as soon as available.  Returning gardeners will have opportunity to request same plot.

FAQs

How was the Community Garden funded? 

The Community Garden initial construction was funded by the Community Enhancement Program (CEP).  This program derives its funding from an partnership between Sherwood and Metro and is generated by a $1.00 per ton surcharge collected at the Pride Recycling Company transfer station located at 13980 SW Tualatin-Sherwood Road, in Sherwood, Oregon.

Where is the Community Garden located?  

No address at this time; located between Public Works Yard and TVF&R Fire Station #33 at the end of Foundary Street.

Who is responsible for rototilling?

It is the responsibility of the gardener.  

What are the rules on pesticides?

The use of pesticides and/or chemical weed killers is not allowed in the gardens at any time.

What are the rules regarding manure/compost in the gardens?

It is the responsibility of each gardener to arrange delivery of manure/compost for his or her plot if they want to amend the soil.  Manure must be "aged" and needs to be immediately watered down and thoroughly worked into the soil within twenty-four (24) hours of delivery. 

Will I have access to shared tools?

The City of Sherwood has provided a limited amount of tools (marked with "COS").  Other tools have been donated by gardeners.  Any tools that are stored in the shed are available for everyone's use.

How does irrigation work at the gardens?

Water will be turned on in the spring. This will likely happen in March/April, but is weather dependent.  The water will be turned off when the temperatures change in the fall. Again, these dates are weather dependent and may vary.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Tammy Steffens at steffenst@sherwoodoregon.gov or call 503.625.4213.