2025 Shared Abundance Gardens Registration - Form

Welcome, we are so glad you're here!

Shared Abundance Gardens is a collective of Connecticut River Valley gardeners, both experienced and first-timers, united in our commitment to creating a resilient community.

The Farm commits to providing resources like plants, soil, and gardening guides accessible at any income level. The gardeners commit to strengthening communal bonds by sharing part of their harvest with others and contributing whatever else they can– expertise, enthusiasm, or gardening materials.

Gardener Details

* How many gardeners in your group/household would like to receive email or text updates (including yourself)?

Contact information for additional gardeners are optional, but please add an email address for everyone in your group who would like to receive updates and learning resources.

Gardener 1 Information

* First Name

* Last Name

* Phone

* Email

Gardener 2 Information

* First Name

* Last Name

Phone

Gardener 3 Information

* First Name

* Last Name

Phone

Gardener 4 Information

* First Name

* Last Name

Phone

* What is the Zip Code for your garden?

* Name of Your Garden- (Make up a fun name! We'll use this to refer to your garden):

Materials & Resources from Abundance Farm

As a Shared Abundance Gardener, you will be connected with materials, learning opportunities and community.

This includes: vegetable and herb seedlings, some seeds, a native perennial seedling, a limited amount of compost (up to six 5-gallon buckets), soil for container gardeners in pots, wood chips, community gatherings at Abundance Farm, and Ask-A-Farmer events during our Community Harvest Hours.

Distribution Days: Please mark your calendars!

Our main distribution day will be Sunday, May 18.
Red radish and seeds for spring sowing – Distributed Wednesday, April 9th
Garlic seed & Gardener Seed Swap – Distributed Wednesday, October 22nd

AT OUR MAY 18th DISTRIBUTION DAY, YOU WILL RECEIVE:

Seedling Kit (18 plants):
3 cherry tomatoes (2 kinds)
2 cucumbers (1 slicer variety, 1 pickling variety)
3 peppers (1 shishito, 1 hot pepper, 1 lunchbox pepper)
2 cilantros
2 parsleys
1 dill
2 basil (1 Genovese, 1 Thai)
2 zinnias
1 thyme (perennial)

Seeds:
Up to 10 bush beans
Including green, purple, and white fresh-eating varieties

You-Pick Seedlings (up to 6 more plants):
We will have a mix of these seedlings. You can choose to add any of these plants to your kit. Come early for the greatest diversity of choice!

borage
calendula
chamomile
cucamelon
mini “Fairy Tale” eggplant
lemon grass
lemon verbena
marigold
nasturtium
oregano
aji dulce pepper
summer squash
tomatillo
“Green Zebra” tomato
delicata squash
zaatar
extra seedlings also found in your kit

Plus! A native perennial seedling courtesy of Nili Simhai at Simhai Solutions!

(The above list is subject to change. Please check for updates on our 2025 Plants List, linked on our website and in your welcome email.)

Perennial food seedlings, like raspberries, strawberries, and mint, may be offered depending on availability.

Plants will be available for pick-up at Abundance Farm on select distribution days. Compost, soil, and wood chips are always available at our Resource Bank.

If no one from your group or household will be able to make it to a distribution day, please contact us at sharedabundance@abundancefarm.org as soon as possible so we can make alternate arrangements. We can help you find a friend to collect plants for you, or set up an alternate pickup time. Plants left at the farm for more than one week will be considered unclaimed and will be redistributed. (Please note that the best time for us to get you your plants is during the distribution time/day itself.)

I understand that, without prior arrangements, Abundance Farm cannot guarantee access to specific varieties/amounts of plants or seedlings beyond the designated distribution days/times

Commitments From Gardens

The goal of Shared Abundance Gardens is to share our gardens' abundance with the community. Please select one or more of these options for how to share your harvest, time, or resources.

All offerings are welcome! We know that every effort we make to nourish our neighbors builds resilient community.

Share Harvest:

Bringing your harvest to Abundance Farm's weekly Community Harvest Hours on Wednesdays from 3:00-6:00 pmSharing part of your harvest in a publicly displayed basket that says "Help Yourself"Growing a front lawn "Pick Your Own" garden for people to harvest from at willSharing a meal with friends or neighborsOther

If you selected "other," tell us more!

Share Time:

Volunteer on May 18th to help with Distribution Day!Volunteer before May 18th to prepare for Distribution DayOffer marketing or administrative support to support the program this springHelp make "Shared Abundance Garden" signsOrganize others to join Shared Abundance GardensVisit someone else's garden and give them advice on placement, materials, etc.Comment on and answer other people's questions on our Shared Abundance Facebook Group or Abundance Farm instagram accountWork with someone in their garden or help them build a raised bed

Please tell us more!

Share Materials:

landseedsseedlingstrees, shrubs and other perennials

Please tell us more about sharing your materials below:

To facilitate collaboration among gardeners, we will use the information above to develop resource-sharing directories. These directories will list the contact information of gardeners who have indicated a willingness to share materials, advice, or labor. They will be distributed to registered gardeners via email and in printed format at Distribution Day on May 18th. (For example, if you have opted to share seeds, your contact information will be included in a seed-sharing directory, enabling other registered gardeners seeking seeds to connect with you directly.) Please note that your contact details will remain confidential and will not be shared with the public.

* Do you give us permission to share your contact information with other Shared Abundance gardeners, if applicable?

Please Select OneYesNo(Checking "No" may make it difficult to share time and resources with other gardeners.)

* What is the best way to share your contact information with other Shared Abundance gardeners?

Sliding Scale Registration

We estimate that the seedlings, compost, woodchips and seeds that our gardeners will use have an average retail value of $100 per garden. Take what you will use. Our financial model is that we ask gardeners to pitch in, at their own giving ability, to cover material costs, while Abundance Farm wholly covers the staff costs of this initiative.

Shared Abundance Gardens is committed to welcoming gardeners at all paying abilities, including at zero dollars, to join our program.

Please consider supporting this initiative by making a financial contribution of $0-$360 towards the material costs. Paying above the estimated retail value of $100 helps cover the cost of the sliding scale model.*

How much would you like to contribute?

(Enter a number or a zero)

*Please consult your tax advisor to determine what amount is tax deductible.

* How did you hear about Shared Abundance Gardens?

If you selected "other," tell us more!

Thank you! We can't wait to garden with you.

**Please hit the "submit" button below.**

When you get to the next page, you will be prompted for payment information for any financial contributions. If you are logged into an account, ACH bank transfers will be offered as a payment option. Please be aware that this is more complicated than using a debit/credit card and will likely require a conversation with our office staff.