The Franklin County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce that the Gantz Road Community Garden is ready for its second growing season. The garden, located at 1972 Gantz Road on the southwest side of Columbus (near the intersection of Gantz and Frank Roads), is expected to open on Saturday, April 17th.

Plot request applications are being accepted through March 22. Approximately 60 plots will be available. Plot recipients will be determined by a lottery system and notified of plot assignment and size on April 1. The number of each plot size will be limited and requests will be assigned based on availability.

Plot sizes and fees are: Third (12’x10’) – $10; Half (18’x10’) – $20; Full (36’X10’) – $30

In order to request a plot, a completed Plot Request Form may be submitted electronically, faxed to (614) 462-5999, or mailed to:
                Franklin County Board of Commissioners
                Attn: Garden Coordinator
                373 S High Street-26th Floor
                Columbus, OH 43215

Once gardeners are notified of their plot assignment, payment of plot fees and a signed Release of All Claims form must be received before their plot is confirmed.

Make checks payable to: Franklin County Sanitary Engineer. Some scholarships are available, contact the Garden Coordinator for more information.

Email CommunityGarden@FranklinCountyOhio.gov for more information.

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