About Us

We exist to make gardening accessible, sustainable, and joyful for everyone.

By creating a welcoming green space, we nurture not only the soil, but also our community’s health and well-being.

Our Values

Sustainability

Growing food in harmony with nature

Community

Building meaningful relationships through shared work and harvests

Biodiversity

Protecting pollinators and nurturing diverse ecosystems

Food Access

Through our donation program, ensuring our community has the opportunity to enjoy fresh, organic produce.

Work Groups

Monitoring & Security

  • Make sure all garden plots are being used and maintained
  • Water plots that have “Please water” signs
  • Monitor for theft, vandalism and wildlife issues

Time commitment: Weekly

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Communications

  • Ensures that plot holders are notified of meetings and garden activities
  • Publicize activities in local media
  • Maintain web site and on-line presence

Time commitment: Varies

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Funding & Resources

  • Secures funding and develops resources to meet the garden’s missions

Time commitment: Varies

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Education

  • Coordinates educational programs with the master gardener
  • Supports the pollinator program

Time commitment: Varies

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Garden Harvest

  • Coordinates planting and donations of vegetables/herbs to local food pantries

Time commitment: 1-2 hours weekly to bi-weekly

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Construction & Facilities

  • Plans and oversees construction and maintenance of the garden facilities including the shed, compost bins, plot maintenance, new plots, and minor repairs at the garden
  • Organizes work days for the garden

Time Commitment: Minimum of monthly

Join Us!

Membership is open to Broadview Heights residents, members of the Chippewa Garden Club, and people employed by a business within the City of Broadview Heights.