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Every spring, the city parks department opens —applicationsappliancesapplicantsappointments for a limited number of garden plots at Elmwood Community Park. Residents who want a plot must fill out a short form describing what they plan to grow and confirming they can visit at least twice a week. Because demand usually —exceedsexcelsexcusesexpects supply, plots are assigned by a random draw rather than first-come, first-served. Last year, over two hundred people applied for only sixty available spaces. Successful applicants receive a welcome packet with rules about pesticide use, watering schedules, and shared tool sheds. Those who aren't selected are placed on a —waitingwantingwashingwaking list and contacted if a plot becomes free. The department also reminds returning gardeners that unused plots may be —reassignedresignedredesignedreserved to someone else if left untended for more than a month.