Teams of volunteers aid the City of Livonia by tending the various gardens at Greenmead, including the Simmons-Hill House and Newburg Church gardens. The garden areas are a favorite spot for wedding photographs or a leisurely stroll.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer "Greenmead Gardener," please call the office at (248) 477-7375.
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Garden plots at Greenmead Historical Park (Newburgh and Eight Mile Roads) are available for rent. Plots are 24x24 feet and are most often filled with a variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, etc. Water is available on site.
Registration
Returning gardeners from the prior year will be notified when they're
able to register for the upcoming garden season (2021 began online Jan. 18 for returnees only). New gardeners can sign up online the first Tuesday of April and registration continues until June. If without online access, gardeners can also register at the Kirksey Recreation Center or Greenmead's Alexander Blue House during regular business hours. The cost is $25 for residents and $35 for non-residents, per plot. For more information, call (248) 477-7375.