Community Garden

The Escanaba Community Garden is located on county/airport property at the corner of Hwy 41 South/ 23rd Avenue South.  As part of Michigan State University Extension, the Escanaba Community Garden is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization.   MSU Extension and MSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers help coordinate the garden.  There are two Extension Master Gardener Volunteers who help with the operations of the garden and are available to provide gardening education especially for beginning or first -time gardeners.

  • The Garden is plowed by teams of horses in early spring. The event is open to all gardeners and the public.
  • Water is available for all plots; all the garden membership fees currently go to pay for the city water.
  • Compost bins are available and managed by the MSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers.
  • Educational workshops and garden grilling parties are planned, and all gardeners are welcome.
  • Previous garden plot renters may pay for and reserve their garden plots at the Delta County Extension Office (best to call ahead to make sure staff are available-906-786-3032).
  • New garden plot renters may also pay for and reserve their garden plots at the Delta County Extension Office (best to call ahead to make sure staff are available-906-786-3032) but will need to attend a mandatory community garden orientation with Consumer Horticulture Educator, Rebecca Krans between May 16th and May 29th. (exact date/time TBD) 

                                                                                    

     Complete the Community Garden Plot Rules Agreement, select your plot location, and purchase your 30’x30’ plot for $45 (Cash, credit or check made out to MSU)

Questions? Contact Delta County MSU Extension 906-786-3032