How to Get a Garden Plot (and what you get)
— We'd Love to Grow With You!
Full plots for $45 are 20 X 25'. A half plot for $25 is 12 X 20'. A plot for the season, mid-May to mid-October includes:
- Tilling of the soil ready for planting
- Some free vegetables and seeds
- Use of garden tools and wheel barrows
- Water!
- Access to utility sinks and rest rooms as well as refreshments
- Coaching from experienced gardeners (and availability of Master Gardeners)
- Garden events such as Ice Cream Social, Harvest Pot Luck
- Multiple health benefits in a convenient, urban retreat, a way to connect with nature and a special community, volunteer opportunities, and of course, fresh vegetables!
Interested?
A waiting list is maintained for those interested in gardening at Ben Franklin Community Garden. First, returning gardeners are offered the opportunity to have a plot. Plots that remain are offered to individuals on the waiting list on a first-come, first-served basis. Preference may be given to residents of the Old Brooklyn area.
Sign up here for the 2025 season. (Note: 2024 gardeners do not need to fill out the form. Before the next season you will receive your application by mail or email.)
Ben Franklin Community Garden
2025 Waiting List
RAISED BED GARDENING
A limited number of 5 X 10' raised beds are termed yearly from October-October. Currently the cost is $40. We can only offer one raised bed per gardener and, due to high demand, preference will be given to residents of the Old Brooklyn area.
Sign up here if you are interested in joining the list (gardeners are drawn by lottery) for a raised bed for the next round (Oct. 2024-Oct. 2025).
Questions, contact communications@benfranklincommunitygarden.org.
Ben Franklin Communty Garden
Raised Bed
2024-2025 Interest List
We look forward to gardening with you!
Ben Franklin Community Garden is a program of
Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation
4274 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
Phone: 216.459.1000
The Garden is located behind Ben Franklin Elementary School, 1905 Spring Road, Cleveland 44109.
Download a brochure.