SeriesFrom the Beds
SeriesSchool Dirt
SeriesCompost Corner
Nov07
Compost Workshop
10:00 AM · Education Barn
Learn the basics of hot composting.
Community gardens since 2010
Grow something good together.
Rent a plot, join a workday or learn to compost. We are growing food, friendships and a greener Ann Arbor, one raised bed at a time.
Open Garden Hours · soon
WhenTuesday 5:30 PM · Saturday 10:00 AM
Where410 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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About
Dirt under the nails, neighbors at the gate
Green Acre turns empty lots into gardens and strangers into neighbors. We provide soil, water, tools and know-how. You bring curiosity and a sun hat.
120garden plots
9school gardens
6,500lbs of produce donated
1,800volunteer hours a year
Plots
Plant one, give one
Every gardener is invited to plant a row for the neighborhood. Together we donated 6,500 pounds of fresh vegetables to local pantries last year.
- Weekly harvest drop-offs to partner pantries
- A free seedling swap each May
- Shared herb and flower beds open to everyone
Latest stories
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I moved here not knowing a soul. Now I know forty people and a lot about tomatoes.Lena, plot gardener
Coming up
Full calendar Workdays and workshops
Nov21
Garlic Planting Party
10:00 AM · Maple Street Garden
Plant next summer's garlic crop together.
Dec05
Seed Swap and Cocoa
1:00 PM · Community Center
Trade seeds and plan your spring beds.
Plant a seed for your neighborhood
Your gift buys soil, seeds and a first harvest for a family.