Upcoming Events
GROWN IN DETROIT STAND AT EASTERN MARKET SHED 2
This year the Grown in Detroit farm stand will be back at the Eastern Market in Shed 2 from April 27th - November 23rd. Shed 2 is located on Russell between Winder and Adelaide.
MI Good Food Fund Application Work Session
Join Rosebud, Molly, and Danielle to get into the nitty gritty of the MI Good Food Fund Seed Award applications. Get helpful tips on how to make your application shine.
Climate Smart Farming: Adapting to a Changing Future
Megan Phillips Goldenberg of the Michigan Climate Smart Farms Project will lead the conversation and share valuable resources available to help farmers implement Climate Smart practices to build resilience on their farms.
Putting Your Garden to Bed with Lorrie
In this class, Lorrie will guide you through a few simple steps to help you "put your garden to bed" so you can enjoy a more productive and successful garden next year.
Seed to Table Indigenous Filipino Foods w/ Danielle
Through this offering she’ll also share indigenous Filipino food practices to honor ancestors, and focus on bahay kubo veggies that can grow both in the backyards of the Philippines and Detroit.
Fall Season Extension with Brittany
With the right crops and some simple protection, you can be harvesting virtually year-round. In this class, we'll discuss the ideal crops for this season, the best varieties, and how to maximize your harvest times.
Three Sisters Harvest with Rosebud and Diana of Taco Hernandez
In this hands-on class we will explore the rich tradition of the Three Sisters—corn, beans, and squash—while teaching essential techniques for preserving your harvest.
Seed Saving with Shiloh Maples & Michael Lourden
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the importance of seed saving, practical techniques, and how to preserve the genetic diversity of our crops. Enjoy a strolling lunch, insightful keynote speakers, and hands-on demonstrations from experts in the field.
Native Plants with the Xerces Society & National Wildlife Federation
This event, in collaboration with the National Wildlife Federation, Keep Growing Detroit, and the Xerces Society, will focus on the benefits of native plants and include practical guidance for your garden plans.
Hot Pressure Canning with Flo
Learn the art of pressure canning in this hands-on class.
Harvest and Farm Food Safety
This class will guide you through the essential practices needed to ensure your crops reach customers efficiently, safely, and at the highest quality
Native Bees and Bee Houses with a Synopsis by Rebecca
Delve into the world of native bees, their vital roles, and how to attract them. Then get hands-on and assemble your own bee house to support these invaluable pollinators.
Dandelion Medicine Making with Geo
This workshop is open to the public and serves as an extension of our Growing a Medicine Garden series. Learn how to harness the medicinal properties of dandelions and create your own herbal remedies.
Middle Eastern Cooking at Sylhet
Using fresh ingredients straight from the farm, you'll learn to prepare this delicious and aromatic dish.
AgriVoltaics Workshop
Explore the integration of solar energy production with agricultural practices, learning how this innovative approach can enhance sustainability and productivity in urban settings.
Pest Identification & Natural Pest Management with Amanda
Learn how to coexist with garden pests effectively, using environmentally friendly solutions that avoid toxic pesticides.
Three Sisters Garden Series: Squash and Beans with Rosebud
Dive deeper into the Three Sisters Garden method in our second session, focusing on beans and squash. Learn how to plant these crops alongside corn to boost soil health and garden productivity.
Flower Power
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the gardeners and the plants they tend at the Oudolf Garden Detroit.
Accessing and Purchasing Land with Tee
The purchase process in Detroit can be daunting. And for gardeners there are a few extra considerations to keep in mind including permitting, zoning, and following city ordinances
Wild Plant ID, Use and Management
Learn how to spot these plants, discover their benefits, and keep them in check to help rather than hinder your garden.
2024 GID Grower Orientation #4
If you’re thinking about selling your produce, honey, and herbs this year, we hope you’ll consider becoming a Grown In Detroit (GID) member grower. Even if you are on the fence about selling, we encourage you to attend to learn more about the program and meet fellow market growers!
Growing Grains - CANCELLED
This workshop includes a planting demonstration, showing how these essential crops can enrich your garden and promote sustainability.
Sweet Potatoes Distribution and Planting Demonstrations with Miles
NEW DATE: Stop by to pick up your sweet potato slips and engage in our live planting demonstrations, scheduled throughout the distribution period
Let it Rot: Composting Basics with Ricky
At this class we will share tips and techniques to make the best of your compost pile.
Three Sisters Garden Series: Corn with Rosebud
This series honors the cultural and spiritual significance of this sustainable practice. The first session will focus on corn—covering mound building and planting, along with a discussion on the traditional Anishinaabe Three Sisters practice.
Improving Soils for Crop Quality and Yield with Parker
We'll explore the wonders of soil structure, making it easy to understand what those soil test results really mean, and share simple yet effective strategies for enhancing the health of your soil.
LET IT RAIN: Garden Watering, Rainwater Catchment Systems with Kido
At this session we will discuss strategies and techniques to give your plants the ideal amount of water, designs and methods for capturing rainwater for your garden and irrigation systems.
Hot Crops: Tips for Growing with Strawberry Distribution with Akello
This session not only covers essential gardening techniques such as trellising and staking for robust plant growth but also includes a special strawberry planting demonstration.
Growing Vegetables in Containers with Sterling
You'll learn how to pick the correct sizes and types of containers to support healthy plant development.
GROWN IN DETROIT STAND AT EASTERN MARKET SHED 2
This year the Grown in Detroit farm stand will be back at the Eastern Market in Shed 2 from April 27th - November 23rd. Shed 2 is located on Russell between Winder and Adelaide.
2024 GID Grower Orientation #3
If you’re thinking about selling your produce, honey, and herbs this year, we hope you’ll consider becoming a Grown In Detroit (GID) member grower. Even if you are on the fence about selling, we encourage you to attend to learn more about the program and meet fellow market growers!