Plot waitlist is open for 2027 · 6 plots left Join the waitlist

a community garden on Spring Hill, since 2019

Grow something with your neighbors.

Forty raised beds behind the library, a seed swap every spring and a harvest potluck every fall. No experience needed. We'll teach you.

this season

Garlic goes in this week.

First frost in Somerville is usually late October. Members get a short note every month on what to plant now.

grab your gloves

Workdays & get-togethers

  1. A big white leaf on a lilac backgroundPut the beds to bed 9 am – 12 pm Library gardenPull spent plants, spread compost, plant garlic. Coffee and cider on us.WorkdayI'll come
  2. A white plate with yellow and green vegetables on a pink backgroundHarvest potluck 5 – 7:30 pm Community roomCook something from your plot, or bring bread. Kids and dogs welcome.PotluckI'll come
  3. Three fanned seed packets in yellow, pink and lilac on dark greenSeed catalog night 7 – 8:30 pm Community roomPlan next season with tea and a pile of seed catalogs. Bring your wish list.Get-togetherI'll come
Map of the garden's 36 beds, A1 to F6: most taken, six open for 2027 and four shared beds

want your own bed?

Plots are 4 by 8 feet, and $30 a season.

Every plot holder helps on two workdays a year. The shared beds grow herbs and flowers for anyone to pick.

  • Water, tools and compost included
  • A mentor for your first season
  • Somerville residents first
Join the waitlist

no green thumb required

Join the club.

Get workday reminders and the monthly what-to-plant note. Members get first pick of open plots.