Dear New and Returning Gardeners,

If you haven't already done so, it's time to sign up for the 2026 Millstone Community Garden plots. The garden officially opens in less than seven days! I was there today and it was a beautiful taste of spring. Can you believe it's almost time to plant peas? As you can see in the video below, the bees are already very active in the hive - we were so happy to see that they made it through such a tough winter.

Here are the steps:

1. Fill out an application with this Link here. You must also agree to the Garden Usage Rules linked in the application. If you prefer to fill out a paper Application and Garden Usage Rules form, send an email to: upcm@upcm.org with the message header COMMUNITY GARDEN.
2. Upon receipt of your application we will send you payment instructions. The cost is still $25 per plot. This year we are accepting payment online or by check.
3. If you have completed steps 1 and 2, you will receive your plot assignment by March 10th.

The garden will open on March 15th. We will turn on the water access as soon as freeze concerns are past, usually around April 30th.

Get ready for another great garden year!

P.S. - I found a pair of sunglasses near the hose connection, here is a photo of them below. Please send a message to upcm@upcm.org if they are yours.