Calendar / Events
>>> 2010 <<<
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Each year gardeners are invited and encouraged to attend the ice cream social. The event features ice cream, root beer floats and a chance to meet and socialize with other gardeners.
Gardeners are welcome to bring along family and friends for a good time and a scoop or two.
All Access Home and Bicycle Tour
Saturday, July 17, 2010
12 Noon
to 4 PM
The garden will be a destination stop on the trolley tour. Two trolleys will be in circulation with pickup and drop off expected about every 15-20 minutes.
Cuyahoga County Fair – Fairgrounds in Berea
August 9th thru August 15th, 2010
The garden will be an entrant in the Community Garden category. Ben Franklin looks to take home the coveted blue ribbon for the third year in a row. Produce from multiple gardeners will be on display within the exhibit.
Also look for entries by individual gardeners in the produce shed. Ben Franklin gardeners have a history of good showing (placing and winning) within the agriculture events.
Harvest Picnic
Saturday, September 11, 2010
The annual Harvest Picnic is another opportunity to meet fellow gardeners and share that which unites us – GOOD FOOD. It also gives us a chance to swap “war stories” about our battle with cucumber beetles, leaf spot and bacterial blight.
Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. Hot dogs, brats and drinks are provided by the garden.
The gardeners will also elect four members to the operating committee.
Save the date on your calendars and plan on attending.
Garden Closing
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Before leaving for the year Gardeners must: remove weed blocking material; level raised beds; remove/use straw in bales; make sure there is no standing vegetation over two feet high and no vines over four feet long.
Gardeners must be “cleared” by the Garden Coordinator or a Garden Committee member.
>>> 2011 <<<
2011 Garden Plot Applications
Monday, March 28, 2011
Applications to reserve garden plots for
the 2011 season have been mailed to returning
gardeners; they must be returned with payment
to the Old Brooklyn Community Development
Corporation (OBCDC) office, 3344 Broadview
Rd., by Monday, March 28th.
Applications for new gardeners will be
available after Tuesday, April 5th; they must be
returned with payment by Wednesday, April
20th.
Contact Garden coordinator Carol Stadden or Sandy Worona at 216-459-1000.
2nd Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, March 26, 2011
6 to 8 p.m.
Cleats Club Seat Grille
3995 Jennings Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
$20 in advance; $25 at the door
Limit 175
($10 tax-deductible)
All you can Eat & Drink!
Pizza, Wings, Beer & Well Drinks
Chinese Raffle | 50/50 Raffle | Door Prizes | Side Boards
For tickets or to donate an item for the raffle, contact Jeff at 216-218-4095.
Proceeds go towards operation of the garden
>>> 2012 <<<
3rd Annual Fundraiser
2012 Kickoff Meeting
Thursday, May 3, 2012
6 PM
City of Brooklyn Senior Center
7727 Memphis Ave.
Garden Opening
The 2012 garden is open (Wednesday, May 16th)!
Pedal For Prizes / Dollar Dog Day
Saturday, May 19, 2012
11:30 – 1:00 PM
KeyBank Neighbors Make the Difference®
Thursday, May 24, 2012
KeyBank volunteers will spend the afternoon working at various tasks in the garden as part of this annual day of community service. Watch for their red shirts!
Dollar Dog Night
Thursday, June 21, 2012
5:30 - 7 pm
Hot dogs/sausages $1
Chips, pop, watermelon $0.50 each
11th Annual Ice Cream Social & Dollar Dog Night
Thursday, July 12, 2012
6:00
– 8:00 PM
Free ice cream cones, root beer floats and $1 hot dogs
50/50 raffle
Please bring a lawn chair
Cleveland Garden Walk
Saturday/Sunday, July 21 & 22, 2012
www.gardenwalkcleveland.org
Cuyahoga County Fair
August 6 thru August 12, 2012
Dollar Dog Night
Saturday, August 18, 2012
5:30 - 7 pm
Harvest Picnic/Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Noon
– 3:30 PM
The weather forecast is iffy, but the Harvest Picnic will occur rain or shine. We will have access to the classroom building if it rains. Plan to arrive about noon to share your potluck dish and sample everyone else's. There also will be burgers, brats and dogs. The program will begin about 1:30 and include updates on garden activities (see annual report), election of committee members and a vote on proposed changes to the By-Laws. There will be a 50/50 raffle too.
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 13, 2012
The garden will close for the season at dusk.. When you have finished the plot clean-up process, please make arrangements with TJ or a Garden Committee member to complete the required checkout form.
>>> 2013<<<
Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, April 13, 2013
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Cleats Club Seat Grille, 3995 Jennings Rd, Cleveland 44109
Download flyer to print
First Time Gardeners Orientation Meeting
Saturday, April 27, 2013
10:00 AM to Noon
Brooklyn Heights United Church of Christ, 2005 West Schaaf Rd (at corner of Broadview and Schaaf) 44109
Garden Kickoff Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2013
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
City of Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave, Brooklyn 44144
Garden Opens
May 16, 2013 1:00 PM
THE GARDEN IS OPEN!
Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes/Hot Dog Sale
Saturday, May 18, 2013
11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
The garden will serve as a stop for the Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes. During the three hour competition, contestants will be cycling in and out of the garden. For the second year, the garden will be hosting a hot dog sale. All gardeners and cyclists are welcome to enjoy grilled hot dogs for $1.50. Beverages will also be available.
Due to the increased foot (and pedal) traffic the garden area will be closed to vehicular traffic. Parking will be limited to the school parking lot. Please show caution around the garden and the city on Saturday.
Planting Warm Season Big and/or Colorful Vegetables
Thursday, May 30, 2013
10 AM
Master Gardeners in vegetable demo garden talk about big & colorful varieties of warm season vegetables
Welcoming Birds, Bees, Butterflies and Other Friends to the Garden - Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners
Thursday, July 11, 2013
10:00 AM
Demonstration Garden
BFCG Ice Cream Social
Thursday, July 11, 2013
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Diagnostic Walk and Make Your Own Garden Art Out of Concrete - Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners
July 18, 2013
10:00 a.m.
Demonstration Garden
With Ohio State University Extension Educator Jacqueline Kowalski -- to identify and discuss the gardening issues of the day.
Herb Classics - Not Just One-Hit Wonders - Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners
Thursday, July 25, 2013
10:00 AM
Herb Garden
BFCG Harvest Picnic
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Noon to 3:00 PM
Potluck picnic and annual meeting
Reviewing the Big and/or Colorful Vegetable Harvest - Cuyahoga County Master Gardeners
Thursday, September 12, 2013
10:00 AM
Vegetable Garden
Garden Closes
October 19, 2013
>>> 2014<<<
5th Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, April 26, 2014
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Wing Warehouse, 7979 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights 44147
(between Sprague and Wallings -- ample parking!)
Download flyer to print
Pre-Season Gardeners Kickoff Meeting
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Ave. 44144
The Garden is Open!
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 (The flag was raised at 6 p.m.)
Ice Cream Social
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Harvest Picnic & Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Noon - 3 PM
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 18, 2014
>>> 2015<<<
6th Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Local Tavern, 5513 Pearl Rd., Parma, OH 44129 [download flyer]
Kick-off Meeting
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Brooklyn Senior Center, 7727 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, OH 44144
First-time Gardeners
Saturday, May 9, 2015
10:00 am - Noon
Ben Franklin Community Garden
Garden Opening
Friday, May 15, 2015
Noon
Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes Stop
Saturday, May 16, 2015
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Participant bicyclists will stop at Garden.
Refreshments for sale.
OSU Extension Service Program
Integrated Pest Management in Community Gardens Series
Thursday, June 25, 2015
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Slugs, bugs and other fun things! Different approaches community gardeners can take to manage some of the insects and diseases that regularly affect our gardens. Each garden location will present different good and bad insects to identify and diseases to diagnose.
See cuyahoga.osu.edu/events for other dates and locations for this series.
Ice Cream Social
July 9, 2015
Harvest Picnic & Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Noon – 3:00 PM
Bring your potluck dish and sample everyone else's. There also will be burgers, brats and dogs, beverages. The annual meeting includes updates on garden activities and election of committee members. 50/50 raffle
Garden Closing
October 17
>>> 2016<<<
Annual Fundraiser
Thanks to everyone who made the fundraiser a success!
Kick-off meeting
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Senior Community Center
7727 Memphis Ave., 44144 (use rear entrance)
First Timers Meeting
Saturday, May 14, 2016
10:00 a.m. at the Garden
Garden Opening
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Special thanks to our donor
We received a donation of 500 pounds of organic fertilizer which was distributed to each gardener. Thanks so much to Dave Thompson's Organic Healthy Grow®. You can find information about this product at www.healthygrow.com.
Saturday Morning Coffee
June 11, 2016 and July 9, 2016, August 13, 2016, September 10, 2016
9:00 a.m. at the Garden
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
6:00 p.m.
Harvest Picnic and Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Noon at the Garden
Putting Your Gardens to Bed
Thursday, October 6, 2016
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
presented by the Master Gardeners of Cuyahoga County
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 22, 2016
>>> 2017<<<
Kick-off meeting
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
6:00 p.m.
Brooklyn Senior Community Center
7727 Memphis Ave., 44144 (use rear entrance)
First Timers Meeting
Saturday, May 6, 2017
10:00 a.m. at the Garden
Fundraiser
Saturday, May 6, 2017
6-9:00 p.m.
Sachsenheim Hall
More info...
Garden Opening
Saturday, May 13, 2017 weather permitting.
Unfortunately, weather did not permit! The projected opening is now May 20th. Stay tuned!
Saturday Morning Coffee
June 10, July 8, August 12, 2017
9:00 a.m. at the Garden
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
6:00 p.m. Bring a chair! More details to follow.
Harvest Picnic and Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 9, 2017
Noon at the Garden
We're having our first-ever clambake! Saturday, Sept. 23 from 3-7 pm.
Food + drink, music + games, friends + new folks to mee
Invite your friends to join us! Download a flyer to post and share.t—all in our beautiful garden!
Details and tickets: bit.ly/CLAMBAKEBFG.
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 14, 2017
>>> 2018<<<
Fundraiser
Saturday, April 14
6-9:00 p.m.
Sachsenheim Hall
M.A.D. Club Gilmour Academy Chapter all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast fundraiser
Saturday, 4/21 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Hunger Center Gardens tended by the students!
https://www.makeadifferenceclub.org/single-post/2018/04/10/Gilmour-Chapter-pancake-breakfast-will-fuel-a-successful-gardening-season
Volunteer days
Saturday, April 21
Sunday, April 22
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Garden
Kick-off Meeting
Tuesday, May 1
6:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Senior-Community Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., 44144
First Timers Meeting
Saturday, May 5
10:00 a.m. at the Garden (classroom Building)
Garden Opening
Saturday, May 26, 2018. THE GARDEN IS OPEN!
Targeted for Saturday, May 12 (conditions permitting). Conditions should improve enough to be able to stake the Garden on Saturday, May 26. You can help the effort by joining the staking crew at 8 a.m. If all goes well, we can open later that day!
Ceremonial Garden Opening
Saturday, May 26
10:00 a.m.
The Honorable Marcy Kaptur, U.S. Representative, Ohio’s Ninth Congressional District will visit for a special Garden Opening ceremony. All are invited to attend.
Garden Blessing
Monday, May 14 Postponed until Monday, May 21
6:00 p.m. at the Garden
Rev. Douglas Brown, pastor of Mary Queen of Peace Parish
Pedal for Prizes
Saturday, May 19
approx. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
– the Garden is one of 20 Old Brooklyn "destinations" during this neighborhood event. Pedal for Prizes info.
Saturday Morning Coffees – 2nd Saturdays
June 9, July 14, August 11
9:00 a.m. at the Garden (classroom building)
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 11
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Garden. Bring a chair! Free ice cream. Hot dogs/brats $1.50; water/soda $.50, chips $.50. 50/50 raffle.
Open House
Saturday, August 18
10am – Noon or 4pm –6pm for refreshments and guided tours
Harvest Picnic and Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 8
Noon at the Garden
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 13
All plots must be closed out by 4:00 p.m.
>>>>2019<<<<
Winter Seed Pick-Up
Saturday, February 16
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Garden (classroom
building)
Fundraiser
Saturday, April 6
5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Sachsenheim Hall
Kick-off Meeting
Tuesday, May 7
6:00 p.m. at Brooklyn Senior-Community Center, 7727 Memphis Ave., 44144
First Timers Meeting
Saturday, May 11
10:00 a.m. at the Garden (classroom building)
Plant Sale
Howling Fox Heirloom Tomatoes
Sunday, May 19
11:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Garden
Garden Opening
Targeted for Saturday, May 18 (conditions permitting)
Saturday, May 25
The Garden is OPEN
Pedal for Prizes
Saturday, May 18
approx. 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
– the Garden is one of 20 Old Brooklyn "destinations" during this neighborhood event. Pedal for Prizes info.
Garden Blessing
Wednesday, June 12
5:15 p.m. at the Garden
Rev. Douglas Brown, pastor of Mary Queen of Peace Parish
Saturday Morning Coffees – 2nd Saturdays
June 8 (Meet & Greet), July 13, September 21 (no August event—see Open House below
9:00 a.m. at the Garden (classroom building)
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 10
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Garden. Bring a chair! Free ice cream. Hot dogs/brats $1.50; water/soda $.50, chips $.50. 50/50 raffle.
Open House
Saturday, August 17
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Harvest Picnic and Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 14
Noon to 3pm at the Garden
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 12
All plots must be closed out by 4:00 p.m.
>>>>2020<<<<
Winter Seed Pick-Up
Saturday, February 22
Time 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fundraiser
Saturday, April 18 POSTPONED – SEE Virtual Fundraiser Sept. 12
NOTICE: As the health and safety of our supporters is our prime concern, we are suspending ticket sales to the Spring Fling fundraiser. Please stay tuned as we evaluate the situation and alternatives. Thank you for your understanding.
Kick-off Meeting & Seed Pick Up
Monday, May 4 – CANCELLED
Seeds will be available at the Garden after opening.
First-Time Gardener Meeting
If you have an already scheduled appointment, please arrive at the agreed upon time. If you don't have an appointment you can talk with a Ben Franklin Garden Committee Member about your plot when the garden opens.
Garden Opening
Monday, May 25, all sections are open.
Pedal for Prizes
Saturday, May 16 (Postponed due to COVID-19)
visit pedalforprizes.org for more info.
Plant Sale
Saturday, May 23
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ice Cream Social
Fundraiser Raffle & OPUS 216 Concert
Saturday, September 12
Live on Facebook 1:00 pm. See flyer for details about our virtual fundraiser raffle.
Printable flyer | Details.
Harvest Picnic and Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 19 (Provisional)
Noon
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 17
4:00 p.m.
>>>>>>> 2021 <<<<<<<
Garden Opening
Sunday, May 23
Garden Closing
Saturday October 16, 4 pm: Please note a gardener or co-gardener must be present to physically go over and sign the garden check-out forms. Committee members and the garden coordinator will be available to sign you out beginning Sunday 10/3/2021 through closing day at 4 pm. A schedule of committee member check-out times will be posted by 10/10/2021 so that you can plan your check out.
>>>>>>> 2022 <<<<<<<
Spring Fling Fundraiser
Saturday, April 30, 6 – 10pm, Sachsenheim Hall
Seaon Kick-Off Meeting
Tuesday, May 10 6 – 8pm — Virtual
First Timers Meeting
Sat, May 14, 12pm – 2pm — Details forthcoming
Tomato Monster – Tomato & Pepper Sale
Saturday, May 21, 10am – 3pm
Order in advance: www.tomatomonsterheirlooms.com/ben-franklin-sale-page
Garden Opening
Sunday, May 29 — The Garden is open!
Ice Cream Social
Sat, July 16, 2022, 11am – 1pm
Open House
Sunday, Jul 31
Harvest Picnic & Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 10, Noon to 3:00pm
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 15
Garden closes PROMPTLY at 4PM. Please make sure you are checked out and your volunteer obligation is complete.
>>>>>>> 2023 <<<<<<<
Music in the Garden Season Lineup
Seed Giveaway
Saturday, February 18th from 10am–1pm.
Spring Fling Fundraiser
Saturday, April 15, 6–10pm, Sachsenheim Hall
Seaon Kick-Off Meeting
Wednesday, May 10
7:00 p.m.
Mary Queen of Peace Parish Center Cafeteria, 4427 Pearl Road. Enter from the rear parking lot.
First Timers Meeting
Monday, May 8
6:30 p.m.
Garden classroom.
Mai Tag
Saturday, May 13
1 – 5:00 p.m.
Info
Old Brooklyn Pedal for Prizes
Saturday, May 20
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
BFCG is a "destination."
pedalforprizes.org
Garden Opening
Saturday, May 27
Saturday Coffee
June 3
9:00 a.m.
Presentation on growing tomatoes and pest identification and management
GardenWalk Cleveland
Saturday, July 8
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
BFCG is a stop, Old Brooklyn neighborhood
www.gardenwalkcleveland.org
Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 15
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Rain or shine.
Cuyahoga County Fair
August 8 – 13
Harvest Picnic & Annual Meeting
Saturday, September 9
Noon – 3 p.m. Rain or shine.
Garden Closing
Saturday, October 14
Garden closes PROMPTLY at 4PM. Please make sure you are checked out and your volunteer obligation is complete.