Garden Resource Program

Join the GRP

 

The Garden Resource Program (GRP) supports urban gardening in the city by providing high-quality resources to family, community, school, and market gardens located in Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck. Participants receive seeds, transplants, personalized garden assistance from our staff, and a connection to an incredible network of gardeners, farmers, and advocates for a thriving food system across the city. To make the GRP program accessible to all, KGD follows an honor system to allow residents in need to request a fee waiver or reduced payment.

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GRP Membership Perks

  • 🏡 FAMILY GARDENS - $15/YEAR

    These gardens are often in a backyard

    • Seeds – packs of easy to sow varieties

    • Transplants – vegetable and culinary herb transplants

    • All of the benefits below

  • 🏫 COMMUNITY, SCHOOL & MARKET GARDENS - $30/YEAR

    COMMUNITY: 2 or more people working in a garden that builds, and is accessible to, the community, not a backyard garden

    SCHOOL: These gardens serve an early childhood program, school, or educational institution

    MARKET: primarily for market/sale

    • Seeds – packs of easy to sow varieties

    • Transplants – vegetable and culinary herb transplants

    • All of the benefits below

  • 👩🏽‍🌾 PARTNERS IN FOOD SOVEREIGNTY - $10/YEAR

    These members don’t need resources and/or don’t have a garden address within Detroit, Hamtramck, or Highland Park

    • No seeds, plants or garden resources

    • Connection to community of growers and food advocates

    • All of the benefits below

  • Seeds & Detroit Grown Transplants

    Easy to sow, non-GMO seeds, and plants. Gardeners are responsible for picking up their seeds and transplants, details sent 1 month before distribution:
    ❄️Cold Weather Crops - April
    🔥 Hot Weather - May
    🍂Fall Weather - July

  • Access to garden workshops, guides, and videos

    We’ll be here to answer your questions and connect you with the best educational opportunities and resources we know of!

  • Technical support to help start and/or expand your garden and get people involved

    Tips to connect with and organize your neighbors and/or garden members to create a communal garden space you can all benefit from.

  • Garden and farm planning support

    We’ll help you weigh the pros and cons of where to start a garden (with a site visit if needed) and provide tips for design and layout

  • Soil Testing

    We encourage and provide support for gardeners to test their soil to ensure safe growing conditions.

  • Opportunities to access seasonal garden resources at regional community hubs

    GRP members are eligible for additional garden supplies through Regional Resource Hubs throughout the city. They provide resources, , including tool sharing, compost, woodchips, tomato stakes, trellis nets, and more . When you join, your welcome email contains your access code for GRP Members Only Resources

  • Become a Grown in Detroit Grower

    Opportunities to sell produce with Grown in Detroit

  • Be a part of the vibrant and abundant Detroit growing community

    Getting to know the network of growers in the program is one of the the most valuable parts of the GRP! Visit the events calendar. for upcoming GRP online Gatherings, Workdays, Events and more.

GRP Members Only Resources

Seed & Transplant Distributions

 
 

Seeds and plants are distributed seasonally, taking the guesswork out of what to plant and when. 2024 Seed & Transplant Varieties are available in the Plan Your Garden guides above. Distributions occur at KGD Farm located at 3100 Orleans, Detroit, MI 48207.

Gardeners are responsible for picking up their seeds and transplants from KGD Farm at the distributions listed below. Alternate options for those with health or mobility challenges are available upon request.

🍂 FALL CROP DISTRIBUTIONS

  • Tuesday, July 16, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM

  • Wednesday, July 17, 4:00-6:30 PM

  • Monday, July 22, 4:00-6:30 PM

🧄 GARLIC FEST & DISTRIBUTION

  • Wednesday, October 16, 4:30-6:30 PM

❄️ COLD CROP DISTRIBUTIONS

  • Wednesday, April 17, 4:00-6:30 PM - CANCELLED due to storm

  • Monday, April 22, 4:00-6:30 PM

  • Thursday, April 25, 4:00-6:30 PM

🔥 HOT CROP DISTRIBUTIONS

  • Tuesday, May 14, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM

  • Wednesday, May 15, 4:00-6:30 PM

  • Monday, May 20, 4:00-6:30 PM

More about KGD Farm: The farm is a 1.38-acre site located in the heart of Detroit's Historic Eastern Market District along the Dequindre Cut Greenway. The site is accessible by DDOT (31, 40, 52) and SMART (563) bus routes. Free parking is available in a lot across the street. Pathway materials on-site include wood chips, gravel, and grass. There is one step up onto the curb from Orleans St. onto the sidewalk to enter KGD Farm. A step-free entrance can be accessed at the corner of Orleans St. and Wilkins St. No pets are allowed, only service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome.

2024 Planting Guides & Instructions

Make the Most out of GRP Membership

 
 

  • Check your email for welcome info and password to the GRP Members Only page online. Please check that email from info@keepgrowingdetroit.org doesn’t go to your spam

  • GRP Members Only page is an online source detailing all your benefits, including:

    • How to prepare and what to expect at distributions

    • Guide to additional gardening resources, support, and local vendors

    • Info about GRP regional hubs, where you can access additional supplies

  • You will be signed up for the bi-weekly e-newsletter highlighting upcoming events and classes

  • Call 313-656-4769 if you have questions about your application, membership, or have trouble accessing online resources

A study of the Garden Resource Program found that…

 

Most GRP members produced 51% or more of the produce they consumed during the growing season.

Active GRP members consume an average of 1.5 cups of fruit and 2 cups of vegetables on a daily basis.

89% of GRP members save money on fruits and vegetables due to gardening.

GRP supports over 25,000 Detroiters