Greenbank Farm:
Gardens, Farms and Pea Patch
What To Do at Greenbank Farm
The
Gardens
The Greenbank Farm is fortunate to have its gardens tended by two wonderful gardening groups: The Greenbank Garden Club and WSU Master Gardeners.
Educational Garden
Designed, maintained and managed by Master Gardeners, the educational garden’s mission is to educate the public on best home gardening practices and to encourage their application. The educational program includes demonstrating environmentally responsible gardening, providing ideas for planning and maintaining gardens, experimenting with new plants and techniques, conducting workshops and serving as a resource for all gardeners, from beginner to experienced. Learn more about WSU Extension Island County Master Gardeners.
Farming
The Greenbank Farm is home to many working farms. Learn more about each farm below:
Rent Space at the Pea Patch
This community garden is located just north of the Jim Davis House at Greenbank Farm. Large and small plots may be leased on an annual basis, plus a lease excise tax and one time water fee. Please contact the Port of Coupeville at executivedirector@portofcoupeville.org or call (360)-222-3558 if you are interested in farming a plot in the Pea Patch. Download application here 2024 Community Pea Patch Lease
We currently have 0 spaces available to rent.
Gardener Responsibilities
Welcome to the Greenbank Farm Community Garden Program! Gardeners agree to and/or are responsible for:
Using food grown for private consumption rather than for commercial purposes.
Providing their own tools, soil amendments and gardening supplies. Those using farm wheelbarrows, hoes, shovels or any other farm equipment are responsible for returning them to their source in good working order.
Planting and maintaining plots. Composting is encouraged. Care of the composting area for those using it is required.
Organic gardening with respect to avoidance of chemicals, sprays, soils, or any other amendments that are not considered to be organic for produce growth or weed control. Organic seeds or starts are not required.
Maintaining gardens in a clean and tidy condition; disposal of trash. Recycling is encouraged.
Water is provided by the Port; use good water conservation practices.
Maintaining control of pets and cleaning up of pet waste.
Contribute to mowing of common areas and maintaining common areas close to individual plots.
Assistance with keeping the mower and weed eater in operational condition.
Storage of tools in a covered shed, protected from rain.
Contributing to filling the gas can.
Securing of locks and gates to maintain the garden as an area available to gardeners and guests.
Avoidance of the use of alcohol, illegal drugs and smoking. If a social event is planned and wine or beer is desired this must be approved in advance by the Port of Coupeville.
Respect and considerate treatment and thoughtful resolution of conflicts that may arise. Issues not resolved to a gardener’s satisfaction may be brought to the attention of the Executive Director of the Port of Coupeville.
Removal of all rubbish; hoses, fences, netting, plastic containers, lumber, broken tools, or any other such debris from the garden when vacated. An invoice will be sent to those responsible for not removing these items.
Host Your Next Event at the Greenbank Farm!
Greenbank Farm, located centrally on beautiful Whidbey Island, has a number of facilities and lands available to rent for public or private events. Whether a party in the barn, an outdoor festival in our fields, or just some extra parking for an event elsewhere, we have you covered.