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.
Since we are deep into the growing season, through the rest of 2024, feel free to choose “Waived or Reduced Fee” under “How would you like to pay?“. The GRP membership follows a calendar year, so you will need to reapply for the 2025 growing season.
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GRP Membership Perks
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🏡 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
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🏫 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
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👩🏽🌾 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
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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!
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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.
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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
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Soil Testing
We encourage and provide support for gardeners to test their soil to ensure safe growing conditions.
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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
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Become a Grown in Detroit Grower
Opportunities to sell produce with Grown in Detroit
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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.
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. If you are unable to make it yourself, feel free to send someone in your place with your contact information. Alternate options for those with health or mobility challenges are available upon request to info@keepgrowingdetroit.org or calling 313.656.4769
🧄 GARLIC DISTRIBUTION - MAKE UP
Thursday, November 24, 4-6 PM - Note: garlic is limited and not available for home drop
Members of the Garden Resource Program will be able to pick up their garlic seed at this time. If you are unable to make it yourself, feel free to send someone in your place with your contact information.
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. 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.
Parking is available in the lot across the street from the farm, entrance on Wilkins St. For GRP members who need easier access to KGD Farm, we have designated accessible parking spaces marked with orange cones directly across the street from the registration table. We suggest you cross at Wilkins/Orleans. DO NOT park on Orleans St.
2024 Planting Guides & Instructions
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FAMILY GARDENS - Plant + Seed options
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COMMUNITY, SCHOOL, MARKET GARDENS - Plant + Seed options
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Cold Weather Seed & Plant Instructions
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Perennial Fruit Instructions
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Strawberry Planting Instructions
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Hot Weather Seed & Plant Instructions
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Sweet Potato Plant Care & Instructions
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Fall Weather Seed & Plant Instructions
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Garlic Planting 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