Let's grow something together, right here in the neighborhood.
A group of Palencia neighbors is working out whether we can start a collaborative gardening club — and where to put it. This is where we explore possible sites, divide the work, plan the crops, and keep every dollar visible.
New neighbors are approved by an organizer before the member area opens.
The land question comes first
Nothing is decided yet. No site is on the table, so members are building a shared checklist for sun, water access, parking, and drainage. Once options appear, each one will live on the message board with a vote attached, so the choice is made together and on the record.
Message board
Debate the land options thread by thread, with email alerts on replies you care about.
Votes on decisions
Attach a vote to any thread so land, rules, and spending calls get settled in the open.
Chore schedule
Recurring and one-off tasks anyone can claim, with due dates and overdue flags.
Plots & crop planning
Bed assignments, planting dates, and harvest windows for the whole season.
Expected harvest & yields
Plan the pounds you expect, log what actually came in, and compare.
Inventory
Plants, trees, seeds, tools, and supplies — counted, located, and up to date.
Animal management
Records and care logs for chickens, bees, and whatever we take on next.
Receipts & transparency
Upload a receipt, tag the category, and every member sees the ledger.
Events & work days
Work days, meetings, and harvest days with RSVPs.
Member directory
Who's in, what street they're on, and the skills they bring.
Group notifications
Organizer announcements delivered on the site and by email — no texts.
Volunteer hours
Participation tracking instead of dues for the first season.
How joining works
1. Request access
Tell us your street, your skills, and why you're interested.
2. An organizer approves you
We keep the club to Palencia residents. You'll get an email.
3. Jump in
Help scout land, claim a chore, and add what you can grow.
Membership expectations
Joining is free and open to every Palencia neighbor today. As the club takes on land, tools, animals, and insurance, membership will move to annual dues plus a shared contribution standard — this is what we're debating now, not a rule yet.
Dues
A modest annual or seasonal fee once we have real costs — land, water, seed, feed, and coverage. Amounts get voted on before anyone is charged.
Contribution points
Effort, time, and resources all count. Volunteer hours, completed chores, hosted work days, and donated seed, tools, or materials each earn points toward a seasonal minimum.
Falling short
Members who cannot meet dues or the points minimum get reminders and a grace period first. Removal is a last resort and requires an organizer vote, recorded in the audit log.
Hardship happens. If dues or hours are out of reach in a given season, tell an organizer — trades, scholarships, and reduced commitments are all on the table before anyone loses their spot.