Membership
Please note that membership is only available to residents or ratepayers of the City of Kingston.
Application for membership
You can apply for membership using this form. Please complete and email to mcgcinc@gmail.com. Joint applicants should fill out both forms. Please note there is a waiting list.
We encourage you to check out the Community gardens listed on the City of Kingston website– some of which are very happy to have volunteers !
How we work
We have around 90 plots, nominally 7.5 m x 2.5 m in size. Each member is allocated a plot on which, within reason (e.g. no trees, no encroachment on your neighbour) they can plant whatever they like. Members are expected to maintain their plot in good order, free from weeds, and to work it productively. Failure to do so will result in a gentle reminder of your obligations, and in serious cases a request to relinquish the plot.
Although most members work their plots independently, there is a good spirit of cooperation, and if a member needs help (e.g. with watering while they are away) they only need to ask.
We have two major working bees during the year, in autumn and early summer. Our AGM is held on the same day as the summer working bee. These are followed by morning tea and are great occasions to get to know other members.
There is a communal area with a table and seating where members can take a break and chat with other members. In summer we have occasional Friday-night get-togethers over drinks and nibbles.