If the height of 10 inches does not work for you because of accessibility concerns, please indicate so in your application.
Additional program offerings:
Free seedlings in May of your first year
Free gardening workshops and a growing guide
Ongoing support through drop-in open hours at the Dudley Greenhouse (11 Brook Ave, Roxbury, MA, 02119) and the Urban Agriculture Ambassador Program (email uaa@thefoodproject.org)
Eligibility:
Residents of the City of Boston are welcome to apply, with priority given towards residents of Dorchester, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Roslindale and Roxbury. Priority is also determined based on the answers to your questions in this application. No prior gardening experience is required; enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are all you need!
Cost:
We are currently able to offer the beds at no cost, thanks to funding from GrowBoston, the City of Boston’s Office of Urban Agriculture! Please note that by completing this application, you consent to The Food Project’s sharing the information in your application with GrowBoston.
For organizations:
If you are applying to receive a raised-bed garden for an organization (such as a school, community center, etc.) instead of a private residence, our staff will need to meet with you and at least one permanent staff member at your organization to discuss your plans for the garden(s). We ask that organizations pay the full $250 cost of each bed. If applying as an organization, please select “Organization” when you begin the application.
** Please note that we receive a high amount of applications in the springtime each year. If you apply during the spring/summer, you may not receive your garden bed until fall or later, depending on demand and capacity. However, it is still recommended that you apply sooner rather than later to get yourself on our waitlist! **
Apply now!
We accept applications year-round. Contact us with any questions or concerns at buildagarden@thefoodproject.org or (857) 217-4884.