Ben Franklin Community Garden - Celebrating 40 years!

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Check out our community Composting Guide.

Garden Plan

Download a brochure.

Have an organization that would like to volunteer?
Interested in a tour for yourself or a group?
Phone 216-446-5155
or email grow@
benfranklincommunitygarden.org


Thursdays in the Garden
Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County work throughout the growing season on Thursday mornings at 10:00 in the demonstration gardens (Herb, Perennial and Vegetable) weather permitting. The public is free to visit, observe the demonstrations gardens and ask the Master Gardeners questions.


Did you know?

Since 2013 Ben Franklin Community Garden has been zoned as Urban Garden District (Ord. 825-10 by [-then-] Council Member Brancatelli). Community gardens play an important role in creating healthier communities but they need support from local governments to be sustainable. Zoning determines what can/cannot be built and what activities can/cannot take place on a parcel. Adopting land use policies such as "Urban Garden District" is one way our city protects and supports BFCG.

Drone aerial view courtesy of Corey SnipesClick for full size

Landmark Designation Plaque

2024 Season

Returning gardeners and prospective gardeners on the waiting list have been contacted. If you have any problem with your application please email benfranklincommunitygarden@gmail.com. If you're having second thoughts please let us know ASAP so we can re-assign your plot.

Volunteer opportunities will be listed throughout the season on Volunteer Opps (See menu at left).


3/16/24 Garden Gala fundraiser at the Sach!
See Garden News for details!


 Beer Fest May 11, 2024

An afternoon of fun and community spirit! Proceeds from the 2nd Annual Mai Tag Beer Fest will go towards maintaining and improving the Garden for everyone in the neighborhood to enjoy.

With craft beer, firkins, food trucks, desserts, coffee, competitions, games, live music, and entertainment! Seven local breweries on site, offering up their best and tastiest craft beers for you to sample and enjoy.

This is a family-friendly event so bring the kids! We'll have activities, competitions, and games for adults and children to enjoy, as well as plenty of space to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

Early Bird Admission to the event is $40 GA, $60 VIP, and $10 DD (*plus processing fees) per person which includes entry and access to all the activities, music, and beer tastings. *VIP gets a 1-hour early entry, a food voucher, and early access to witness the firkin tappings!


It takes a little "green" to keep us growing.
Please make this your GIVING SEASON to help our GROWING SEASON!

Please consider contributing to the stewardship and preservation of this one-of-a-kind eco-friendly urban space. We receive some funding, but we must also reach into our own pockets to keep the Garden viable. Contributions help with expenses such as equipment, soil improvement, and grounds upkeep.

Make your contribution

Thank you - your giving  keeps us growing

If you are making a donation in honor of or in memory of someone, please indicate so in the memo. Also include contact information for someone you would like us to notify. If sending a check, please make checks payable to Old Brooklyn CDC and indicate BF Garden Fund in a note. Mail to 4274 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, OH 44109. Thank you!

Corporate sponsors welcome. Please contact us for details: Phone 216-446-5155 or grow@benfranklincommunitygarden.org


Come Grow with us at Benji!
Have you been thinking of gardening with us? Find info here.


The Ben Franklin Community Garden appreciates the financial and in-kind contributions of our gardeners, community residents, and businesses. The Garden has also received support from:

Anthony Brancatelli, Cleveland City Council Neighbor Up
Starbucks Foundation Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District WalnartOld Brooklyn Community Development Corporation

Circular Cleveland

Thank you!