The Olson Community Garden site has been developed at the corner of Kerber Boulevard and Santa Vera Drive. Individual garden plots are generally 10 ft. x 10 ft., although there are a few different sizes as shown on the map. You may request specific plots, but remember that since it is a first-come/first-served program you may not get your first choice. Reserving more than one garden is permissible, but if you do, you must still leave the required walkway between each 4-square garden. Obstructions in walkways will be removed.

Two water sources are available on site. The locations are shown on the map.

All gardeners are required to keep their plots as disease-free and weed-free as possible. If a garden is not maintained, a warning will be given. If conditions do not improve the garden will be forfeited. No pesticides other than insecticidal soap are allowed in the gardens.

An informational meeting will be held approximately three weeks before the opening date and you will receive written notification by mail.

All levels of gardeners are welcome. Carver-Scott Master Gardeners are available throughout the season to offer advice and help to all garderners.

Registration begins March 1, 2010. No phone or walk-in registrations will be accepted before that time. You can mail your registration to the City before March 1st. Registrations received in the mail will be opened on March 1st. The registration fee is $25 for each garden plot. It is used to recoup the City’s maintenance expense for the garden. No refunds will be given. The gardens are tilled, fertilized, and staked out in the spring. Weather permitting, they should be ready by mid-May. You are responsible for planting, weeding, and best of all, harvesting! The gardens must be cleared by the end of October. Gardens are reserved on a first-registered/first-served basis.

To reserve your garden plot, fill out and mail or drop off the registration form and a $25 check payable to the City of Chanhassen to:

When your check is received, the city will mail you a receipt that will indicate where your garden is located. You may also call Jill Sinclair at 952-227-1133 to register over the phone with a credit card. A map showing the reserved gardens will also be posted at the site during the gardening season. If you have any questions regarding your garden, feel free to call or email Jill Sinclair, Environmental Resources Specialist, at 952-227-1133. Office hours are Monday-Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

* Please note: Dogs and other family pets are not allowed in city parks, including these gardens. Please be considerate and leave your pets at home.

Click HERE for a printable version of the map.