Eastpointe Community Garden
Mission
Our mission is to promote community spirit, beautify our community, provide education about gardening, donate food to the community, and support the urban agriculture movement.
Urban Seed’s Flagship Garden: The Eastpointe Community Garden
Urban Seed’s flagship garden project, the Eastpointe Community Garden, is a flourishing hub of urban farming located at 16425 Nine Mile Road in Eastpointe, Michigan. It’s more than just a space for growing produce; it’s a vibrant community initiative promoting sustainable living, local produce, and community spirit. It features 26 generous ‘Giving Gardens’, which are maintained by dedicated volunteers. These gardens provide fresh produce to the local community through a free stand every Saturday during the growing season. Any remaining harvest or weekly produce is donated to local senior housing or food pantries.
The garden also includes seven accessible ‘U-Pick’ beds situated next to the parking lot. These beds are planted and maintained by out volunteers but anyone in the community is invited to harvest from them. Additionally, there are five sponsored beds funded by local businesses. Volunteers take care of these beds, with all food harvested being donated back to the community.
This community garden also provides individuals with an opportunity to rent their own 4′ x 4′ x 19″ raised garden plots for $40.00, allowing them to cultivate their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
Beyond providing fresh produce, the Eastpointe Community Garden is a haven of biodiversity, featuring a variety of pollinator, native, and wetland plants. It also offers places to sit, relax, and even a little library near the U-Pick beds.
The garden regularly hosts and participates in events and educational programs aimed at enhancing gardening skills, promoting environmental stewardship, and fostering community engagement.
To stay updated on Urban Seed’s initiatives, follow the Urban Seed – Eastpointe, MI Facebook page.
The Eastpointe Community Garden exemplifies the power of community collaboration in building a sustainable and healthy local food system.
Contact Us To Rent Your Plot
- Raised garden plots (4′ x 4′ x 19″ ) that you can rent and plant with vegetables, herbs and/or flowers.
- Prices are $40.00 respectively, and include the plot, the soil, access to community tools, and water.
- Click the button below to secure your rental bed today.
Personal Support
We would like to thank the following individuals for their continued support. Your efforts are not unnoticed! You have gone above and beyond by showing how selfless you truly are. You have made the community a better place and should be proud.
- Laurie Gmyrek
- Bill Randazzo
- Peggy DiMercurio
- Frank DiMercurio
- Shay Hofmann
- John Hofmann
- Kat Strong
- Cola Strong
- Mark Voorhees
- Jamie Rumminger
- Kristen Bates
- Jerry DePoorter
- Ron LaForest
- Gene Yuells
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Mary Bailey
- Brian Newby
- Jen Wojtowicz
- Ellie Harrison
- Rose Wilo
- Alysa Diebolt
- Cardi DeMonaco Jr
- Katie Donnelly
- Justine Smith
- Julie Plichota
- Craig Wodecki
- Devon Colby
- Tiffany Jones
- Suzanne Pixley
- Dave Seaver
- Alicia Seaver
- Pat Alexander
- Evelyn Ravelo
- Lisa Oxford
- Nick Gevedon
- Timothy Kniaz
Business Sponsors
We would like to recognize the following businesses for their support of the community garden. They have stepped up and donated labor, money, and/or resources. We would not be able to accomplish what we have without their support.
Each logo is linked to the company’s website.
Please thank them for their support when you stop in to support their businesses.
Urban Seed - Eastpointe, MI
Official Page for Michigan's Urban Seed Gardens
www.UrbanSeed.info
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Same 🌞
I love listening to music in the garden.
What do you and your plants like to jam out to?
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Today Jen and I are listening to instrumental funk. It’s quite Funky
Hard rock for my gardens.
Just about anything. 🙂
What an awesomesauce day at the garden!
More than a dozen of our friends joined us for our weekly garden party, and the vibe was nothing short of magical. We harvested almost 40 pounds of goodness from our giving garden, including an epic 3lb sweet potato Shay found in the DDI Insurance sponsor bed! 😲🍠 We wrapped up some fun projects, like adding shelving to our shed, and watched as more folks wove our free produce stand into their Saturday plans (12-2 PM, don’t miss it!).
The rain might have tried to dampen our spirits, but we huddled under a tree, sharing laughs and brainstorming ways to make the Eastpointe Community Garden even better. 🌧️🌳 Newly added on our wishlist—a cozy shelter for rainy days like this!
Got any cool shelter ideas? Drop them below. We’re all ears and can’t wait to hear from you! 💚🥕
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Great photos👏
This Saturday at our free produce stand from 1-2 we have peppers, greens, sweet potatoes, beans, sunflowers and tomatoes! ... See MoreSee Less
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Hey there, fellow garden enthusiasts!
The Eastpointe Community Garden is gearing up for our weekly Garden Party, and we want YOU to join us. Today from 10-2pm, we'll be tending to our plants and harvesting some delectable veggies and fruits. If you're new to gardening, don't worry! Our skilled gardeners will be on hand to show you the ropes and answer any questions you may have.
You can find us on 9 Mile Rd. (across from the Fire Department), and we encourage you to bring a friend or two. We always have a blast at our Garden Parties, and you definitely won't want to miss out on the fun this time around.
If you're looking for a way to relax and connect with the community, the Eastpointe Community Garden is the perfect place to be. So what are you waiting for? Come on down and join us! And if you can help us spread the word by sharing this post on Facebook, that would be amazing.
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Was helping a friend with a garage sale today but did you find any critters
Here is a great way to recycle that old deck of cards you keep in the kitchen drawer. Let's give it up to Jen for coming up with the idea 🙌
Come see the garden in person tomorrow 10 to 2 pm
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🌿✨ Weekly Garden Party - Let's Get Growing! ✨🌿
Hey, garden enthusiasts and green thumbs! 🌺🍃 We're excited to invite you to our Weekly Garden Party happening TOMORROW at 9 Mile, across from the Fire Department! 📅🌳
Get ready for a day of fun as we plant 🌱, weed 🌾, dance 💃, and have a blast with our amazing garden crew. Don't miss out on this chance to:
🌼 Connect with fellow garden lovers
🌼 Share and learn gardening tips from our experts
🌼 Enjoy child-friendly activities for the little ones 👦👧
🌼 Connect with nature
RSVP by dropping a comment below ⬇️ and let us know if you can make it! 💌
Can't wait to see you all there! Let's celebrate the joy of gardening together! 🌻💚
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I'd love to visit tomorrow but unfortunately I can not make it Thank you for the invite.
In many cultures, ladybugs are considered good luck. Most people like ladybugs because they are pretty, graceful, and harmless to humans. But farmers love them because they eat aphids and other plant-eating pests. One ladybug can eat up to 5,000 insects in its lifetime! ... See MoreSee Less
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Let's join our friend Betty as she shares some history about the property that now houses the Eastpointe Community Garden.
As Betty delves into the rich history of the property, we see how spaces like the Eastpointe Community Garden have evolved to become vital hubs for community interaction and growth.
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Learn more about the garden and Urban Seed urbanseed.info/eastpointe-community-garden/
Great job buddy💛
This is the best! We love Betty!
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