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GARDEN SITES

Greenview

The Garden

Greenview Garden is located on Greenview Rd., near Scio Church Rd. It has 18 annual plots. The property is loaned to us by the Ann Arbor Public Schools and is part of Greenview Nature Area and Pioneer Woods. It has a metered city water system.

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Annual Plots

Plot Information

Soil

Texture - veins of heavy clay, The soil is very heavy and addition of organic matter is recommended.; pH 7.4

Plot Size

Another popular site, most of the plots at Greenview are half plots to accommodate more gardeners. Plots at Greenview are slightly smaller than average, approximately 360 square feet.
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Animals/Pests

Woodchucks, deer, rabbits and other animals will try to visit this garden. Greenview Park is managed as a natural area in which no permanent structures are permitted.

Water

Water comes from a nearby fire hydrant that is metered by the City and paid for by Project Grow. Water is generally turned on mid-May and off mid-September. Please try to conserve water by mulching well and watering only when necessary. If you spot a leak in the hose lines, either make the repairs yourself or notify the site-coordinator.

Watering of gardens is never to be unattended; hose timers are prohibited.

Compost

Any organic waste generated during the growing season may be tilled into the soil or taken home for composting by the city. However, diseased plants should always be removed from the site, to minimize the presence of pathogens in the gardens.

Do not dispose of weeds or compost anywhere outside of your garden plot or the garden fence. This area is protected by NAP.

Fencing

Greenview garden has one perimeter deer fence. All Greenview gardeners help put up and take down this fence annually. These events are well organized and require the help of all gardeners.

Tools

Because Greenview is a Nature Area rather than a park, the garden site cannot have a tool shed. Tools for community use are usually collected under the tree by the entrance to the garden closest to Greenview Road.

Communication

Expect a few email asking you to help out with volunteer tasks. In recent years, we have also used the garden group email list to make important announcements. If you have not already notified us of your email address, let us know right away! Monthly Project Grow newsletters will also contain important information about upcoming projects and events.

2026
PLANT SALE

Hurray! It's time to think about summer. The Project Grow Annual Plant Sale catalog is live and accepting orders. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to 2 pm. Orders have to be picked up between 10 am to Noon.

Browse the 2026 Catalog
Shopping List Coming Soon!

Gardener Comments and Suggestions

Remind gardeners that they should leave a few inches between plots for walk space.

Location

Greenview

Greenview & Scio Church Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Monday - Sunday
Dawn to Dusk

Maintenance

Garden Maintenance

The major perimeters of the garden are mowed by the Ann Arbor Parks Department only if we keep the area free from organic refuse and other debris and stones. Please pile rocks in designated areas only....rocks break mower blades! Please take all non-organic materials home with you when you leave the site. Please help make the gardens beautiful this summer by maintaining your own plot and keeping the gardens free from debris, etc.

Individual Plot Maintenance

All gardeners are responsible for keeping weeds down in their plots and along the adjacent pathways. Various mulches may be used in a garden to inhibit weed growth, conserve water, and promote a hospitable micro-climate for plants and worms. Any non-organic mulch (black plastic, etc.) should be covered with some type of organic mulch.

Abandoned Plots

Plots that have not been seriously worked by June 1st or are overgrown with weeds taller than 18” at any point in the season will be considered abandoned and will be reassigned or solarized. Contact your site coordinator or the office if you are having problems getting started or if you have to abandon your plot.

Fall cleanup

Your plot must be cleared no later than the end of the day on the third Saturday in October.

Organic material may be chopped up and spread evenly across your plot to be plowed in later. Take home all non-organic material, i.e. fences, stakes, plastic, paper, etc. Failure to clean up your plot according to the guidelines set forth in the Member Handbook may result in discharge from the garden.

Site Coordinator

Lucy Hully

For more information contact Project Grow's Managing Director at [email protected]