An organic community garden for
residents of Barrington, RI

Closing date of garden: Dec. 5

Closure tasks: Please remove all spent plant material. Cleaned plots may be mulched with straw, compost, or cover crops for winter protection. If you anticipate renewing your current plot lease next year, plants being overwintered for next season (like garlic) may remain.

All cages, trellises, stakes, and the like must be removed from the garden for the winter. Personal items can not be stored in the shed. 

Please refer to page 8 of the Lease and Use Agreement for more specifics. 

Note: Failure to properly clean your plot may result in the inability to lease again next year. 

All community work hours must be completed by Nov. 30. 

​2 hours of community work: As part of the Lease and Use Agreement, you agree to participate in two (2) hours of community work to assist in the care and maintenance of common areas and outer pathways of the garden. Plus make sure your north and east pathways are clear of weeds. 

Here are instructions on recording your work hours. 

How to register for a plot for the 2022 gardening season

2021 lessees: If you've leased in the 2021 season, you will receive an email early next spring when registration opens up to give you an opportunity to lease your plot or switch to an available plot. This will be sent before the registration opens up for those who didn't lease next year. 

New lessees: If you'd like to receive registration information on for the 2022 season, send us an email and we will add you to our list for receiving information early in the spring.

NOTE: Registration information will also be on this website. 

Did you know that we use a solar-powered well? 

The Barrington Community Garden uses a solar-powered well for its water supply. You can read more about how this exciting project came to be. 

Free resources from URI

Download the updated URI Planting Calendar. This table lists the planting time and days till harvest by vegetable and is a great resource.  

URI Hotline: ​The URI Gardening and Environmental Hotline is staffed by trained URI Master Gardeners to help you identify plants and troubleshoot problems in the garden. Snap a photo with your smartphone and send it to gardener@uri.edu, or call (401) 874-4836 to speak to someone directly. 

Connect with us Facebook! 

Did you know that Barrington Community Garden has a Facebook page. This is a great place to post photos, ask questions (What is this weird bug on my squash), ask others for favors (Can anyone water my plot while I'm out of town), and more. ​

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    You have our word! We will never, ever share your email with anyone or send you any marketing material. We only use the bulletin to let you know when the garden registration is open and to give you pertinent information about the Barrington Community Garden. And of course, you can unsubscribe at any time. 
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One of the many donations that the Barrington Community Garden has made to area agencies.