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GARDEN SITES

Kiwanis

The Garden

The Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor & Project Grow have teamed up to create a new gardening space on the west side opening in 2025. The Kiwanis Club is a nonprofit organization dedicated to provide an environment for congenial fellowship for a diverse group of members dedicated to community service primarily in Washtenaw County with an emphasis on the needs of children and families.

The garden site is located 100 North Staebler Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.

The site has 12 raised beds & 3 full plot flower gardens.

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12

Raised Beds

3

Full Plot Flower Gardens

Plot Information

Plot Size

The raised beds are 8’ x 4’ x 2’ high making them approximately 28 sq ft. Any edibles or non-edibles are welcome to be grown in the raised beds. The regular plots are full size (approximately 25’ x 30’) & can be split into half plots. These plots are to be used only for flowers or other non-edibles.
View Map of Garden Plots

Communication

Expect a few emails asking you to help out with volunteer tasks. In recent years, we have also used the garden group email list to make important announcements. The Project Grow monthly newsletters will also contain important information about upcoming projects and events.

Soil

The raised beds are filled with topsoil & the top half with a 50/50 mix of topsoil & compost. The soil in the plots is sandy loam.

Water

Water is available from two spigots. While good for the garden, this water is not for drinking (non-potable).

Tools

Tools for community use will be centrally located.

Composting

Any organic waste generated during the growing season should be 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.

Fencing

Kiwanis has a deer fence. Funding for this fixed knot, steel fencing was provided by The Kiwanis Club & built by volunteers. There may be fencing surcharges in the future to pay for maintenance & repair.

Location

Kiwanis

100 North Staebler Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Monday - Sunday
Dawn to Dusk

Maintenance

Garden Maintenance

The major perimeters of the garden are mowed by Kiwanis maintenance staff 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 your garden to inhibit weed growth, conserve water, and promote a hospitable micro-climate for plants and worms. Marsh hay is usually available in the spring, delivered to the garden from a local grower for a reasonable fee. If interested in learning more about marsh hay deliveries or for more information about mulching, contact your site coordinator.

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. Contact your site coordinator or the office if you are having problems getting started or if you have to abandon your plot.

Fall cleanup

In the fall, non-organic trash, along with diseased plants, should be removed. Dead organic material should be removed or chopped up to compost in your plot or bed.  Failure to clean your plot according to the guidelines set forth in the Member Handbook may result in expulsion from the garden. Be sure to take away your personal belongings and clear out your entire plot or bed.

Site Coordinator

Joe Schutte

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