Franklin's Corner is an entirely organic community garden, utilizes water wise conservation techniques, and serves the neighborhood in which it is located.

At the foundation, this is a storm water infiltration system. The less technical term is a rain garden. It is design to capture, hold and naturally treat storm water in the neighborhood, which was having a negative impact. This filtered and clean storm water will eventually rejoin our groundwater supply.

The lot had been irrigated turf for decades, but was never used for any meaningful purpose. It is situated in a high visibility area, so aesthetics of the completed garden are very important for the surrounding neighborhood throughout the different seasons. Likewise, it is situated in what is considered a banana-belt. This geographic area provides an almost ideal growing situation in our high desert climate.

This community garden features an edible food forest which is open to the entire neighborhood to care for and to utilize without cost. Plots are available for rent for the growing seasons to anyone. Some plots are sponsored to assist families who are low income, so that they are able to grow organic fruits and vegetables to serve at their own tables.

WHERE TO FIND US

Franklin’s Corner Community Garden is located at the intersection of 9th & Franklin.  By vehicle, proceed east on Franklin to 10th Street, turn right and proceed one block to Larch, turn right.  For Bicycle and Pedestrians, access directly off the Coyner Trail system.  By transit, route 5 and 6.

We welcome your involvement and support!

Rent a Plot

Seasonal fee of the plots is $25 (10' x 10') and accessible beds for those with limited mobility or disabilities $15 (10' x 3'). Plot fees help offset the cost of irrigation on the site. Please see details on reserving a plot below. 

Compost area and tools are available upon request.

Sponsor a Plot

Help a family who may not otherwise have the ability or means to learn to garden for themselves. We provide them the tools for success, you can help make it a reality!

If you would like to assist or are in need of a sponsored plot, please contact the garden coordinator at VolunteerNow@bendoregon.gov.

Reserving a Plot

Plot reservation for the 2024 season is now closed. If any reservations are unconfirmed (plot fees are not paid) by Opening Day on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10am, the unclaimed plots will be available for assignment to anyone in attendance at the Opening Day event that did not receive a plot reservation.

Gardeners with assigned plots can officially garden at Franklin’s Corner Community Garden (FCCG) starting on Opening Day, May 4th, 2024, after reading and approving the Gardener's Agreement and paying the plot fee. A wait list will be maintained for applicants for whom no plot was available.

Plot reservations will open again in spring 2025. Returning gardeners are given preference until a predetermined date, at which time remaining plots will be assigned to new gardeners based on the order of receipt of their plot request. New gardeners living in the Larkspur and Orchard district areas will be given preference. 

All potential gardeners will be notified by email of their proposed assigned plot with a link to provide electronic payment of the plot fee. Plot fees must be paid prior to Opening Day in order to secure their plot. 

Gardener's Agreement

Please review the Gardener's Agreement prior to completing the Plot Request Form as there are volunteer requirements in the agreement. 

Plot Reservation is Closed for the 2024 Season

Gardener's Meeting and Work Parties

• Opening Day Work Party: May 4th 10-11am
  • Unclaimed plots will be released to the general public in attendance at Opening Day.
• Work Party: June 19 4-6pm
• End of Season Work Party: Mid-November. Date TBD.

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