There are 90 plots at the garden, including individual allotment gardens, communal “giving gardens” for volunteers and food bank donations, and garden plots used by advocacy groups and classes. Rentals are open to active UVic students, faculty, and staff. A regular size plot is 3x4 metres, and a half plot is 3x2 metres.

Don't feel nervous about committing to a whole year! If you know that you will be away for a long period of time (like the summer) we can sublet your plot and it will be waiting for you when you return.

​If you would like a plot, please sign up for our waitlist by clicking here, or email us your name, email address, and student or staff V# to [email protected]
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  • Renters must be a current UVic student, faculty, or staff member with a valid V#. Students must provide their verification of enrollment or a screenshot of a current schedule, and if staff cannot be found on the UVic website, must be confirmed by a colleague.

  • A yearly $30 plot rental fee ($15 for a half)

  • Signing a membership agreement & liability waiver

  • Committing to a communal task group and caring for a communal part of the garden, eg. tool maintenance, flower bed watering, pots & resource area organizing, weed-whacking, gravel path raking, etcetera 
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garden amenities

  • There are hoses throughout the garden which can reach any plot, so no watering cans necessary! Water is turned on from spring (last frost) to fall (first frost) and then we function via rain barrels
  • There is a communal greenhouse for plot renters to share
  • We have shovels, lawnmowers, weedwhackers, spades, gloves, snips, shears, rakes, and more available in the communal shed
  • There is a composting toilet on site 
  • There are compost piles on-site and frequently leaf mulch and manure as well
  • Every plot gets full sun during summer months
  • There is a plot renter Discord where renters can ask for advice and assistance from other renters and staff
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plot renting process
​& frequently asked

This is an in-depth walkthrough of the process of renting a plot in the interest of accessibility and transparency. (under construction)

1. Waitlist: Our waitlist is divided into 3 main sections: undergraduates, graduates, and staff. Each is allocated 23-24 plots. We also allocate 5 plots for student groups. 

Current waitlist estimates:
undergraduates: 6 months
graduates: 1~3 months
staff and faculty: 3 years

2. Plot Offer: The Assistant Coordinator will email to offer you a plot, and will ask for your verification of enrolment if you're a student, or verification of employment if you're a staff or faculty and we can't find you on UVic's website.

After that, they'll coordinate a time to meet with you at the garden to choose an available plot, and to receive a tour and info!

If you do not reply to this email offer within 2 weeks, they will move down the waitlist. If you find the email after, feel free to reply late, as we'll likely still have available plots! 
3. Choosing a Plot: At the garden, after your tour and introduction, you can choose from available plots!

​Once you've chosen your favourite, the assistant coordinator will walk you through a membership agreement and UVSS liability waiver, as well as some general garden info. Codes for the gate and compost information, as well as an invite to our Discord, will be sent in an email after your meeting. You can pay the $30 there or later if you don't have a cash or cheque on you, and can get started gardening right away! 

4. Communication: You and anyone you're sharing the plot with (if they want to be emailed) will receive occasional emails, about twice a month, regarding garden happenings like renewals, events, free plants, amendments, etc.