It’s almost May, which means the flowers are blooming and more seedlings are being planted & rising. There are several must-know urban farms in Detroit and Metro Detroit that are conveniently located to help locals & neighborhoods make more conscious living choices. Support the agricultural trend of urban farms in Michigan to help increase the access to better foods in the community.
Some of these are also the perfect places to pick up any last-minute fresh flower bouquets & arrangements for all of the moms & mother-figures this Mother’s Day in Detroit.
If you’re new to the Detroit scene and/or the city’s urban agricultural efforts, then Keep Growing Detroit is a great place to start. In fact, this non-profit organization has influenced several other urban farms & organizations that help Detroit rise as a food sovereign city. We featured KGD and other great Detroit urban farms in last year’s list.
Discover all of the green spaces in Detroit and plant your eyes on this freshly updated list of urban farms in Detroit 2024. Here, you’ll find highlights of where to find the freshest produce, plants, herbs, flowers, and ways to get involved.
MAY 11TH FARM PARTY, PHOTO @BEAVERLANDFARMS ON INSTAGRAM
BEAVERLAND FARMS, LLC. + FARM STORE GRAND OPENING
Date & Time: Saturday, May 11,2024 from 9 a.m-6 p.m.
First up on this list of must-know urban farms in Detroit for this 2024 spring & summer season is the place to go for all-things farming. Head over to the “edge of Detroit” to spruce up your food and flower game. This trusty space uses regenerative growing practices to offer organic produce and flowers to our local community. Also, don’t miss their farm party of the year! This is a fun opportunity to buy plants for your garden this spring while also visiting their farm store for its grand opening to get your groceries, and choose from pretty bouquets & arrangements for mom!
What to expect: A spring transplant sale. Fun food & drink guests include: Val’s Pizza and Detroit Coffee Club. Plus, Beaverland Farms is also hosting a Gardening 101 Workshop (tickets sold separately). Click HERE to visit their website and learn more.
Location: 15078 Beaverland St., Detroit, MI
ORDER LIMITED QUANTITY MOTHER’S DAY BOUQUETS, PHOTO @DETROITABLOOM ON INSTAGRAM
DETROIT ABLOOM
If you’re still looking for gift ideas for mom and are wondering where to get the perfect flower bouquets & arrangements, then check out Detroit Abloom! Run by Tom and Nancy, Detroit Abloom is a model land-use demonstration project based on using cut flower farming and the creation of native plant and sanctuary gardens to re-purpose vacant blighted land. You can order a fresh‐cut flower arrangement for Mother’s Day with the help of Detroit Abloom. All bouquets are for pickup only at their house/headquarters (313 Newport St. Detroit).
NATIVE PLANT STORE (DETROIT ABLOOM)
The Detroit Abloom Native Plant Store is open for preorders (they do not ship live plants). All orders for pickup are at their hoop house – 305 Newport St., Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood. Click HERE for more information.
Locations: 248 Manistique Street, Detroit, MI 48215 Open Daily Sunrise to Sunset.
Headquarters & Hoop House 313 & 305 Newport Street, Detroit.
MEMBERS OF CRITERION URBAN FARM, PHOTO @CRITERIONURBANFARM ON INSTAGRAM
C.R.I.T.E.R.O.N URBAN FARM
This list of urban farms in Detroit 2024 includes some unique ones you may not have heard of like this next one you’ll have to explore in person. Check out the “new Africa Criterion farm”. Criterion Urban Farm is a non-profit organization helping seeds grow in the city by building strong roots, which applies to the local Detroit residents and their children. This interactive space allows the community to come together and learn how to create a sustainable and healthy environment. Click HERE to view their website to learn more about this Detroit garden and their Urban Farming organization.
Location: 2911 Monterey St, Detroit
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ADAMAH FARM / CDC FARMS
Next up on this list of urban farms in Detroit to know about this spring 2024 is Adamah Farm. Central Detroit Christian’s urban farm will be happy to provide you with you locally grown produce and mushrooms. You can count on seasonal produce, microgreens, and locally grown gourmet mushrooms. Check out their online store to see what fresh produce they have available. Click HERE to view their website to learn more.
ELDER TARIK ODUNO, PHOTO @DBCFSN_DETROIT ON INSTAGRAM
D-TOWN FARM
This list of urban farms in Detroit to shop fresh produce, plants, herbs, and more has expanded at the roots. The Detroit Black Community Food Security Network (DBCFSN) was formed in February 2006 to address food insecurity in Detroit’s Black community and to organize members of that community to step more into their power in leading the local food security movement. Since 2008, DBCFSN has operated D-Town Farm, the largest of Detroit’s many gardens and farms. They’re always looking for volunteers! Take a look at their upcoming events and get involved. Click HERE to view their website to learn more.
Located at: 14027 W. Outer Drive, Detroit
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