Our 501(c)3 non-profit organization manages ten gardens across our community where we provide seeds, tools, healthy soil and growing support for every level of gardener. To learn more check out this list of our gardens. Gardens are filled first by returning gardeners, then on a first-come, first-served basis.
Each of our community gardens provides participants with an individual plot, tools, water, compost, straw, common space and the knowledge and guidance of Garden Managers and the HCG network. With these resources, and a little bit of persistence and patience gardeners cultivate food for their family, friends, and we encourage donations to Helena Food Share as well!
Find our community gardens’ individual sign-up links below. Please take a look at the instructions before you click on your garden’s link. We are not doubting your tech savvy-ness, but we believe the instructions will help you successfully complete this process.
Desktop/Laptop Sign-Up Instructions
Phone Sign-Up Instructions
Gardener Agreement
Please note that you will have to check that you have read and agree to the HCG Gardener Agreement before you are able to purchase your plot. Make sure to take a look at the agreement and please make every effort to complete a minimum of 3 volunteer hours during the season!
Cooney Community Garden – 2 plots available as of 3/17
Covenant Community Garden – full as of 3/16; waitlist available, please email us
Cruse Overlook Community Garden – full as of 3/16; waitlist available, please email us
East Helena Community Garden – 9 plots available as of 3/16
Jubilee Community Garden – Our partnership with St. Mary’s Church means your sign-up is different from the other gardens. If you are interested in a plot at Jubilee, please contact the Garden Manager, Nina Heinzinger, at [email protected] – 3 plots available of 3/16
Plymouth Community Garden – full as of 3/17; waitlist available, please email us
Selma Held Community Garden – 10 plots available as of 3/17
6th Ward Community Garden – full as of 3/17; waitlist available, please email us
Waukesha Community Garden – full as of 3/17; waitlist available, please email us
If all the plots in the garden of your choice are filled, please email us at [email protected] with your name, contact information, and the garden’s name to get on the waiting list.
We strive to make gardening accessible to everyone in our community. If affording plot fees is a challenge for you and/or your family this year, we have scholarships available. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Calling all Soup Lovers!
We’d love to have your favorite recipes for a Helena Community Gardens Soup Cookbook.
Over several years, Board members, staff, and volunteers of HCG have served many delicious soups for the Wednesday Community Dinners at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. We’ve often been asked for the soup recipes and have decided to compile these recipes and other favorites into a cookbook as a fundraiser for Helena Community Gardens.
Add your favorite soup recipe HERE. If you have questions in the process, please check our HOW TO document.
Sponsorships
If you would like to sponsor a plot for someone who may not have the resources to pay a plot fee, please consider making a donation to Helena Community Gardens and designate it as a plot sponsorship. We thank you for your generosity!
If you have any questions, or concerns, please email us at [email protected].