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Check out our community Composting Guide.
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, 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.
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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:
SAVE THE DATE
Though winter has just arrived, spring is right around the corner (really)!
Get ready for the Garden's annual fundraiser gala, a night of fun, community, and growth.
Saturday, April 5th |
6–10:00 PM |
Sachsenheim Hall
Mark your calendars for an evening of lively festivities as we sprout and shout for a good cause. More details to come — stay tuned!
Seeding in the snow: Event at the Garden 10 am Sat., Jan 11.
Ben Franklin Community Garden has partnered with Pollinator Partnership (with funding from USDA NRCS) to establish approximately 3,000 sq. ft. of demonstration pollinator habitat on our grounds to be used for education and promoting pollinator-supporting practices in urban agriculture (and help our growing too!). Pollinator Partnership is a non-profit organization working to promote the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research.
This Saturday, January 11th from 10 am – Noon, Alyson Scheibe from Pollinator Partnership will be at the garden to teach about the habitat and begin installation! Bundle up and come join us in the garden! It's forecasted to be a frigid, snowy day but we will seed nonetheless! The snow can actually help the seeds stratify.
Have you been thinking of gardening with us? Find info here.
Is there any doubt? We're a Blue Ribbon Garden!
Ben Franklin Community Garden was the blue ribbon winner at the 2024 Cuyahoga County Fair! Kudos and thanks to Operating Committee member Bert Orsini and her crew for the outstanding concept and exhibit! Thanks also to all the gardeners who donated produce for our entry. Outstanding again! Congratulations also to all the gardeners who won ribbons for their individual entries.
It
takes a little "green" to keep us growing.
Please make this your GIVING SEASON to help our GROWING SEASON!
As winter settles in and the new year begins, we express heartfelt thanks to all the gardeners and volunteers who have helped our community garden thrive. Your dedication has nurtured beauty, connection, and the gift of fresh food.
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.
Wishing you a peaceful, joyful winter, filled with abundant blessings!
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