An Event Supporting Growth

Join us for our 4th annual Garden Palooza this May! Held on the first two Saturdays at our Farmhouse location, this event is a perfect way to welcome the growing season. Volunteer alongside experienced farmers, build your gardening skills, and enjoy fresh coffee and baked goods. Shop a wide selection of herb, flower, and vegetable starts to kick off your garden right.

    Start your Spring off right with New City Farm!

    Date: May 2nd & 9th 

    Time: 9 AM- 3 PM

    Location: 1115 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    Activities: New City Farm Garden Sale, New City Café Open from 9-11 AM (Coffee & Baked Goods), free soil testing on May 2nd, and a volunteer opportunity on the farm. Most plants are $4 each or 3 for $10.

    Plant options listed below.

    Plants for Sale Include: 

    • Tomatoes (many varieties)
    • Italian Eggplant
    • Husk Cherries
    • Peppers (many varieties)
    • Okra
    • Cucumbers
    • Musk Melon
    • Watermelon
    • Cabbage
    • Spinach
    • Squash
    • Kale
    • Broccoli
    • Brussel Sprouts
    • Cauliflower
          • Collards
          • Rainbow Chard
          • Herbs (many varieties)
          • Squash
          • Kale
          • Brussle Sprouts
          • Collards
          • Rainbow Chard
          • Cauliflower
          • Cabbage
          • Calendula
          • Marigolds
          • Zinnias
          • Sunflowers
          • Nasturtiums

          Join us on May 2 for a free soil lead testing event! Produce Safety Technician Morgan Anderson will be available to share helpful produce safety tips and tricks, with a special focus on lead soil testing. If you’re unable to attend on May 2, you can connect with her on May 9 or reach out directly at morgan.anderson@macd.org or 616-223-0027.

           

          Solidago Landscape Design will have a variety of native plants ready to take home and plant this spring, along with educational materials on growing natives, transitioning lawn to garden beds, and the plant-insect relationships that make sustainable gardening so rewarding. Information about their design and installation services, a full list of their plant inventory, and a sign-up sheet for consultations.

           

          Wormies Vermicompost is known for its vermicompost, a powerful soil amendment & all-natural plant food that contains beneficial bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and nematodes. Vermicompost increases nutrient & mineral absorption and boosts your plant’s immunity to fight pests and diseases naturally. These products will be available for sale during Garden Palooza as well.