March 30, 2005

Purdue Village garden plots available for rent

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The public will have the opportunity to rent garden plots on the Purdue University campus for the summer, beginning Sunday (April 3).

About 300 plots of various shapes and sizes are available on a first-come basis from 5-6 p.m. by coming to the Purdue Village main office, 250 Nimitz Drive. Renters will be able to choose from the available plots, which are located between Purdue Village and the Purdue Airport.

Anyone renting a plot for $20 can use it from April through October for any type of gardening. All care of plants in the garden will be the renter's responsibility, said Beth Homrich, Purdue Village residential life manager.

After Sunday, remaining plots will be available for rent from 4-5 p.m. each Wednesday in April. Anyone not able to personally reserve a plot at that time can contact Purdue Village at (765) 494-2090 to make other arrangements.

Writer: Matt Holsapple, (765) 494-2073, mholsapple@purdue.edu

Source: Beth Homrich, (765) 494-2090, ehomrich@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

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