The City of Kent is now accepting pre-registration for the city’s Community Garden P-Patch at the corner of James St. and 64th Avenue South in downtown Kent. Local gardeners can rent a 20 x 20′ plot for a $40 fee for water. There are 44 plots available on a first come, first served basis.

Pre-registration begins Mon., Feb. 27 and ends Fri., Mar. 9. Call the Kent Commons at 253-856-5000 or stop by the Kent Commons office at 525 4th Ave. South.

Started in 1997, the Garden P-Patch is a collaboration between the City of Kent and The Bishop’s Storehouse, affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.Call 253-856-5110 for more information.

Thanks to Victoria Andrews of the Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services for the story.