Welcome to the Garden!

This garden is a part of the CGC’s community gardens network, coordinated and maintained by members of the community with support from the Civic Garden Center—Cincinnati’s education resource for all things gardens.

You’re in good company! Our network includes more than 60 gardens located in and around Cincinnati. Check out the full map and learn how the gardens operate here, then read on to learn about how you can get involved in a garden near you.

Start Growing!

Want to grow your own food in a community garden near you? Find the name of the garden you’re interested in on our map, then reach out to the associated coordinator for garden-specific availability, fees, timeframes, and rules.

Need plant starts? Join us for our beloved GrowFest plant sale each spring for a wide selection herbs, classic crops, rare and heirloom options, and more.

Join Us for a Class

Each year we identify a group of unique gardens throughout the city that represent what our network has to offer. Learn from the best with these HUB Garden classes, which run throughout the summer each year. They’re free and open to the public!

We also offer plenty of classes, workshops, tours, and more year-round at the Civic Garden Center, located in Avondale’s Hauck Botanic Garden. Our calender is packed with affordable and accessible classes for beginner and experienced gardeners alike!

Help Out in a Garden

One of the benefits of membership in our network is volunteer support—because our garden network couldn’t exist without community stewards like you! We invite you to be a part of a community that’s growing together by registering as a CGC volunteer and joining our Urban Agriculture Team. Learn more about our volunteer program here.

Become a Coordinator

Want to take over leadership of—or even start—a space like this? Learn how to build community and grow sustainably with our Civic Garden Development Training (CGDT), a free 11-week coordinator training that runs from January to April each year. This cohort of community champions makes it all possible.

If you already have a community garden and would like to be part of our network, you can learn more and register here.

Stay in Touch!

The best way to stay up to date with the CGC and its community is via our twice-monthly eNews.