The Canyon Lake POA Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a 28-day reading for new rules for the community garden under construction on Schooner Drive.
The approved rules are as follows:
- GC.1.1 Members in Good Standing – Members must be in good standing to utilize an assigned plot.
- GC.1.2 No Loitering – Loitering is not permitted in the gardening area. Only Members with assigned plots are allowed.
- GC.1.3 No Smoking – No Smoking anywhere within the boundaries of the Gardens
- GC.1.4 No Profanity – No Foul language allowed.
- GC.1.5 No Pets – No Pets are allowed in the Gardens.
- GC.1.6 Hours – Gardening hours are from sunrise to 8 p.m.
- GC.1.7 Alcoholic Beverages – Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in the gardens.
- GC.1.8 Prohibited Plants – No poisonous, toxic, or illegal plant growth (i.e. poison ivy, cannabis, etc.).
- GC.1.9 No Unkept Plot / Pests – No plot may become overrun, neglected, or unkept as to attract unwanted pests or rodents. Plant growth may not invade or interfere with any pathways.
- GC.1.10 Compost Disposal – Designated compost receptacles are to be used by members with garden plot holders only. Only organic waste, weeds, and plant residue may be placed in the compost receptacles.
The fine is $100 for each violation.
The community garden will provide an opportunity for community members to grow their own gardens in raised planter beds. Each individual gardener will be responsible for their own garden and assigned planter bed. The planter bed rental fees and the process of assigning the planter beds are still to be determined.
The Community Gardeners Club was formed in February 2022. In May 2022, the POA Board of Directors approved the club as a sanctioned club. In June 2022, the state granted the club 501(c)3 status.
In March 2023, the POA Board of Directors approved $16,000 in funding for grading irrigation, sod removal, and a fence for the community garden area.
Construction of the community garden was underway by June 2023.
Currently, club members are in the process of building raised planter beds for the garden.
The Community Gardeners Club meets on a monthly basis for meetings, outings, and workshops. The dates and times vary. Annual club membership is $25. For more information, contact founder Kelly Lopez at 951-609-6723. To be added to the club’s newsletter email, send a request to [email protected].
