
Upcoming Events

Container Gardening
This session will guide you through choosing the ideal soil blends that cater to different plant needs and how to pick the correct sizes and types of containers to support healthy plant development.

Gathering of Growers hosted in collaboration with Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund: Strawberry Moon/Odemini Giizis -Accessing and Purchasing Land in Detroit
During this Blooming Moon we will take some time to learn and explore our native plant relatives.

Family Fun Day
Scavenger hunt, planting, lawn games, farm tours, farm salad bar, and more!

Talk Story #4 - Outreach/Marketing
Join us to learn more about community outreach, marketing, and pitching to media.





Pest Management
Learn how to coexist with garden pests effectively, using environmentally friendly solutions that avoid toxic pesticides.

Talk Story #3 - Resource Mobilization, Grants/Storytelling
We'll get into the details of the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund application with members of the fund's leadership committee

Grown in Detroit - New Marketer Orientation - 6/4
Selling through Grown In Detroit is a great way for growers to develop your farm-based businesses while gaining critical marketing experience through access to one of the country’s oldest markets.

Native Bee Habitat Workshop for Kids
Join us for a fun and hands-on workshop all about native bees! This workshop is intended for children with parents or caregivers in the Garden Resource Program.

Gathering of Growers - MAY - Blooming Moon/Waabgonii Giizis - Native Plant Relatives
During this Blooming Moon we will take some time to learn and explore our native plant relatives.

Talk Story #2 - Storytelling through Content Creation
This session offers helpful tips to showcase the great work of your garden to a broader audience for promotion, grant, and awareness.

Basic Gardening: Hot Crops
We will cover how to care for your hot crops and how to plant and care for the Three Sisters (Corn, Beans and Squash)

Water Wise: Garden Watering & Rainwater Catchment Systems with Kido
At this session we will discuss strategies and techniques to give your plants the ideal amount of water, designs and methods for capturing rainwater for your garden and irrigation systems.

Gathering of Growers - APRIL - Sugaring Moon/Ziisbaakdoke Giizis
During this gathering we'll demonstrate how to make maple sugar, discuss cultural connections and the nutritional value of this very important seasonal practice.

FIELD TO FRIDGE: Farm Wash Pack Design & Food Safety
Join KGD Market Manager Molly Hubbell, in a session on designing and setting up a station including: design, workflow, sanitation, labeling, record keeping, standard operating procedures, organization and more.

Caring for Cold Crops
We'll cover how to pick and care for plants that can handle a bit of cold, alongside essential tips on planting times, seed sowing, and bed preparation.

Grown in Detroit - New Marketer Orientation - 4/2
Selling through Grown In Detroit is a great way for growers to develop your farm-based businesses while gaining critical marketing experience through access to one of the country’s oldest markets.

Gathering of Growers - MARCH
At this gathering, our good friend Diane Gomez will discuss food production, creating value-added products and how the new East Warren Public Market will support local food businesses.

Chickens & Ducks
In this class we will explore the basics of raising chickens including coop set up, breeds, feed, and what you need to do to keep your chickens happy and healthy.

FRUIT MGMT 101
We will address typical challenges like ensuring successful fruit harvest and implementing effective pest management strategies.

Talk Story #1 - Visioning + Telling the story of your growing spaces
Join Danielle for Talk Story #1, where we will focus on visioning and how to tell the story of your garden or farm.

Grown in Detroit - New Marketer Orientation - 3/5
Selling through Grown In Detroit is a great way for growers to develop your farm-based businesses while gaining critical marketing experience through access to one of the country’s oldest markets.

NEW DATE! - GROUNDWORK: Crop Planning in Community w/ Molly & Kido
Join for an in-depth discussion with hands-on activities to get you plan rolling. Attendees can expect to learn about crop selection, planting timelines for field/hightunnel, crop selection, and much more!

Gathering of Growers - FEBRUARY
Join us for a new monthly gathering for all, where we learn from the land and each other

Grown in Detroit - New Marketer Orientation - 2/12
Selling through Grown In Detroit is a great way for growers to develop your farm-based businesses while gaining critical marketing experience through access to one of the country’s oldest markets.

Gathering of Growers - JANUARY
Join us for a new monthly gathering for all, where we learn from the land and each other

Get Growing: Seed Starting Indoors
Join us at KGD farm to learn all about indoor growing. First 30 participants will receive an indoor kit (heating mat, light and timer).

GROWN IN DETROIT STAND AT EASTERN MARKET SHED 2
This year the Grown in Detroit farm stand will be back at the Eastern Market in Shed 2 from April 27th - November 23rd. Shed 2 is located on Russell between Winder and Adelaide.
MI Good Food Fund Application Work Session
Join Rosebud, Molly, and Danielle to get into the nitty gritty of the MI Good Food Fund Seed Award applications. Get helpful tips on how to make your application shine.
Climate Smart Farming: Adapting to a Changing Future
Megan Phillips Goldenberg of the Michigan Climate Smart Farms Project will lead the conversation and share valuable resources available to help farmers implement Climate Smart practices to build resilience on their farms.
Putting Your Garden to Bed with Lorrie
In this class, Lorrie will guide you through a few simple steps to help you "put your garden to bed" so you can enjoy a more productive and successful garden next year.
Seed to Table Indigenous Filipino Foods w/ Danielle
Through this offering she’ll also share indigenous Filipino food practices to honor ancestors, and focus on bahay kubo veggies that can grow both in the backyards of the Philippines and Detroit.

Fall Season Extension with Brittany
With the right crops and some simple protection, you can be harvesting virtually year-round. In this class, we'll discuss the ideal crops for this season, the best varieties, and how to maximize your harvest times.

Three Sisters Harvest with Rosebud and Diana of Taco Hernandez
In this hands-on class we will explore the rich tradition of the Three Sisters—corn, beans, and squash—while teaching essential techniques for preserving your harvest.

Seed Saving with Shiloh Maples & Michael Lourden
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the importance of seed saving, practical techniques, and how to preserve the genetic diversity of our crops. Enjoy a strolling lunch, insightful keynote speakers, and hands-on demonstrations from experts in the field.