Southington Seeks Applicants To Utilize Town's Community Gardens

SOUTHINGTON, CT — The Southington Community Garden Association announced that garden plots at the town’s community gardens are available.

The town operates such gardens at Pleasant Street and East Street, and plots are available on a first-come, first-served basis this year.

Applications for a garden space can be obtained from the Southington Planning Department at 196 North Main St. or through the town’s website.

Officials said only one application per family will be accepted, and garden spaces are limited to Southington residents.

The Southington Community Garden Association manages and maintains the town’s community garden sites under its established rules and bylaws.

According to the association, the program is intended to create and maintain productive gardens for residents while promoting organic gardening and responsible land-use practices.

The gardens also aim to encourage community involvement and provide educational opportunities about sustainable gardening, organizers said.

Residents interested in obtaining a plot are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible due to the first-come system.

For more information on Southington's community gardens and to apply to use a plot, click on this link.