The Pat Thomas Memorial Garden of Promise is located at the corner of South Cherry Street and Oakhurst Street on the property owned by Main Street United Methodist Church. Management of the Garden of Promise is under the direction of a leadership team with a Coordinator and volunteers. The garden is subdivided into 15 or more allotment plots (average size 10 feet by 25 feet) for use by a gardener/family for one calendar year.
Gardeners participating in the Garden of Promise agree to guidelines including the following information:
- All plots are assigned annually by the garden coordinator.
- A contribution for water is due each year, along with a signed Gardener’s Agreement Form.
- Crops that will shade or overrun adjacent plots should not be planted out of respect for the garden space of others.
- No perennial cops allowed.
- No constructed raised beds.
- No trellis structures, wire cages, stakes, wire or nylon strings should be left over winter as the garden will be plowed during the winter season.
- All chemical/pesticide applications must be pre-approved by the garden coordinator. The use of Roundup/Glyphosate products is prohibited during the growing season.
- Harvesting and irrigation is the responsibility of each plot gardener.
- Gardeners shall work together to keep the entire garden and its surrounding area tidy and free of debris.
- Gardeners are encouraged to share surplus vegetables with Main Street UMC Bethany Cafe, Salvation Army, and similar community food pantry programs.
