Community garden accepting registration for plots

Hanumantharao Konakanchi pulls back the leaves on several of his 150 okra plants to check their progress at the Columbus Community Garden. This is the fourth year that Konakanchi, a Cummins engineer, has planted vegetables in the community garden. (Tom Jekel | For The Republic) Tom Jekel

COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Community Garden is now available for registration for new gardeners.

Registration for previous gardeners has ended so plots which have not been previously rented are now available.  A total of 25 large plots at $25 each and 6 small plots at $15 each are available.  Gardeners must reside in city boundaries.

Please contact Community Development at (812) 376-2520 if you are interested in renting a plot for vegetables, herbs, or flowers.  Water, compost, and mulch are provided free of charge.