
Upcoming Events

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
Native Plants with the Xerces Society & National Wildlife Federation
This event, in collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation, Keep Growing Detroit, and the Xerces Society, will focus on the benefits of native plants and include practical guidance for your garden plans.

Hot Pressure Canning with Flo
Learn the art of pressure canning in this hands-on class.
Harvest and Farm Food Safety
This class will guide you through the essential practices needed to ensure your crops reach customers efficiently, safely, and at the highest quality

Native Bees and Bee Houses with a Synopsis by Rebecca
Delve into the world of native bees, their vital roles, and how to attract them. Then get hands-on and assemble your own bee house to support these invaluable pollinators.
Dandelion Medicine Making with Geo
This workshop is open to the public and serves as an extension of our Growing a Medicine Garden series. Learn how to harness the medicinal properties of dandelions and create your own herbal remedies.

Middle Eastern Cooking at Sylhet
Using fresh ingredients straight from the farm, you'll learn to prepare this delicious and aromatic dish.
AgriVoltaics Workshop
Explore the integration of solar energy production with agricultural practices, learning how this innovative approach can enhance sustainability and productivity in urban settings.

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

Three Sisters Garden Series: Squash and Beans with Rosebud
Dive deeper into the Three Sisters Garden method in our second session, focusing on beans and squash. Learn how to plant these crops alongside corn to boost soil health and garden productivity.

Flower Power
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the gardeners and the plants they tend at the Oudolf Garden Detroit.
Accessing and Purchasing Land with Tee
The purchase process in Detroit can be daunting. And for gardeners there are a few extra considerations to keep in mind including permitting, zoning, and following city ordinances

Wild Plant ID, Use and Management
Learn how to spot these plants, discover their benefits, and keep them in check to help rather than hinder your garden.