Edible Flint presents our pilot for the:
2026 Garden Partnership Program

May 1st - October 31st 2026

This program covers the basics of starting, maintaining, and enjoying a vegetable garden in an urban setting.

School Gardens
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Site assessment and garden design
Seasonal crop plans aligned with the school year
On site demonstrations
Field trip opportunities
​Technical assistance

Community Gardens

Garden layout and crop planning
Soil health guidance
Volunteer and community engagement strategies
Hands on workshops
Sustainability check ins
​Technical assistance

Aspiring Market Growers

Production and succession planning
Infrastructure consultation
Record keeping tools
Market readiness coaching
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All partners are encouraged to participate in farm/garden work-share, partner meet-ups and hands-on workshops.
Everyone has access to Edible Flint's resource guides and seed bank.
Garden Partners receive ~26hrs of technical assistance over the course of 26 weeks
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Questions about these classes? Contact Edible Flint at [email protected] or call 810-244-8547.

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2026 Garden Partner Sites

Additional applications are still under review.

Clark Commons - Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Endowment
Fairfield Pocket Park and Garden
Flint Southwestern Classical Academy
Fruits of Our Labor Project - Urban Renaissance Center
Job Corps Garden Club
Mince Manor
Saint Mark Community Outreach Center Community Garden

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The Garden Partnership Program is made possible through the generous support of Community Foundation of Greater Flint