WHAT WE DO

Lot Restoration

We restore deserted city lots through urban farming and community gardening. Apart from growing foods (in which we have dedicated lots for each type of food), we also reinvigorate community lots with colorful plant mixes and flowers to beautify the city and attract natural habitat.

Food Drives

We donate some of our food to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, and we also sell at the Eastern Market and Wayne State Market.

Greenhouse Gardening

During off seasons (especially), we engage in greenhouse gardening, and we grow a variety of foods: strawberries, collard greens, kale, okra, green beans, garlic, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, cabbage, broccoli, watermelon, cantaloupe, potatoes, mustard greens, and turnip greens.

UPCOMIMG EVENTS AND PROJECTS

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PAST EVENTS AND PROJECTS

Fletcher Park Redevelopment

2020 to 2022
transforming Fletcher Park in the East Van Dyke Neighborhood into a vibrant community resource, featuring a rainwater garden and other public amenities. This project combined beautification with functionality, addressing stormwater management and creating a space for gathering.

Greenhouse Expansion

2020 to 2021
developing our hoop greenhouse (courtesy of a grant from the Kresge Foundation) to promote sustainable food production.

Vacant Land Beautification

2019 to Present
repurposing vacant lots by removing blight, planting flowers, and creating gathering spaces in multiple neighborhoods in Detroit, funded by Detroit's Neighborhood Beautification Program

Mix 'n Match Meadow

May 2015 to May 2016
brightening the lots using a star-shaped Mix 'n Meadow design of colorful plant mixes, in partnership with Detroit Future Cities.

Educational Workshops on Sustainability and Gardening

2015 to Present
MONW workshops and informational sessions to educate the community about sustainable gardening, water conservation, and the benefits of green spaces.

Blight Cleanup and Neighborhood Engagement

2014 to Present
organizing cleanup projects to remove litter, enhance public spaces, and foster a sense of pride among residents.

Growing Joy Community Garden

2008 to present
a longstanding community garden in the Mt. Olivet Neighborhood that provides a social hub for residents and fresh produce to help address food insecurity.

Food Drives and Food Donations

2008 to present
Food donations to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and food drives; also, we sell at the Eastern Market and the Wayne State Market.

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