Residential Garden Program
A free raised bed at your home.
Since 2016 our staff has installed raised beds at Detroit homes at no cost and coached families through their first growing season. 2026 applications are open — deadline May 31, 2026.
How the program works
Staff install a raised bed at your home at no cost, plant your first seedlings, and coach you on watering, weeding, and harvesting. The program operates as a co-op — participants are encouraged (never required) to donate toward supplies.
Applications for the 2026 season are open through May 31, 2026. Later applications roll onto the 2027 waitlist.
FAQ
- How do I apply?
- Submit the form on this page. Our team reviews applications on a rolling basis.
- Does it cost anything?
- No. The install is free. Optional co-op donations help us serve more homes.
- What areas do you serve?
- Metro Detroit, with priority to Detroit households.
- When is the deadline?
- May 31, 2026 for the 2026 season.
- Can I volunteer instead?
- Yes — visit the Volunteer page to help with installs.