There’s an easy way for King County residents to stretch their family food budget while ensuring a summer-long supply of healthy, nutritious produce: Rent an affordable garden plot from King County Parks.
Late April and early May is the perfect time to start a vegetable garden, and King County Parks has almost 20 community garden plots still available for rent at North Green River Park in Kent. Each plot measures 10 feet wide by 40 feet long, and costs just $50 to rent for the entire growing season. Plots can renewed from year to year.
The garden plots are located in a sunny bend along the Green River in Kent. The site is easily accessible from State Route 167.
Reserve your garden plot today. Visit the Web site at www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/rentals/communitygardens.aspx, Download a registration form and driving directions, then mail the completed form with payment to the address printed on the form.
Prospective gardeners can either visit the garden to choose a plot, or be assigned a plot by parks staff. Call 206-205-3661 to request an application form and a chart that shows the available plots.
King County Parks - Your Big Backyard - offers more than 25,000 acres of parks and natural lands, including such regional treasures as Marymoor Park and Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park, 175 miles of regional trails, plus pools and a world-class aquatic center. By cultivating strong relationships with non-profit, corporate and community partners, King County Parks enhances park amenities while reducing costs. Learn more at http://www.kingcounty.gov/parks/.
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