Lease garden plots to neighbors

Apartment dwellers pay $20-50/month for a raised bed to garden in. Four beds along a fence line is quiet, pleasant income and great neighbors.

$40–$200per month
$100to start
2-6 weeksto first dollar
2/5effort

How to get started

  1. Build 3-6 raised beds with a water spigot nearby
  2. Post on Nextdoor and community garden waitlists
  3. Write a one-page seasonal agreement
  4. Offer a "we water it" premium tier

Where to list

What to watch out for

Rules & paperwork

📋 Minimal; check HOA landscaping rules and water-use restrictions.

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