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.

The 2025 Garden Resource Program application will be available January 2025.

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.