Franklin’s Corner Community Garden

Franklin’s Corner is an entirely organic community garden, utilizes water wise conservation techniques, and serves the neighborhood in which it is located.

Person holding a basket of fresh vegetables.

At the foundation, this is a storm water infiltration system. The less technical term is a rain garden. It is design to capture, hold and naturally treat storm water in the neighborhood, which was having a negative impact. This filtered and clean storm water will eventually rejoin our groundwater supply.

The lot had been irrigated turf for decades, but was never used for any meaningful purpose. It is situated in a high visibility area, so aesthetics of the completed garden are very important for the surrounding neighborhood throughout the different seasons. Likewise, it is situated in what is considered a banana-belt. This geographic area provides an almost ideal growing situation in our high desert climate.

This community garden features an edible food forest which is open to the entire neighborhood to care for and to utilize without cost. Plots are available for rent for the growing seasons to anyone. Some plots are sponsored to assist families who are low income, so that they are able to grow organic fruits and vegetables to serve at their own tables.

Where to Find Us

Franklin’s Corner Community Garden is located at the intersection of 9th & Franklin.  By vehicle, proceed east on Franklin to 10th Street, turn right and proceed one block to Larch, turn right.  For Bicycle and Pedestrians, access directly off the Coyner Trail system.  By transit, route 5 & 6.

Get Involved

Rent a Plot

The Franklin’s Corner Community Garden has the following garden plots available for community members to rent each season:

  • 21 regular size plots (10′ x 10′) available for a $25 seasonal fee; and
  • 4 accessible, raised plots (10′ x 3′) for those with limited mobility or disabilities available for a $15 seasonal fee.

Plot fees are non-refundable and help offset the cost of irrigation on the site. Plots are assigned via a first-come first-serve request process, with returning gardeners and new gardeners living in the Larkspur and Orchard Neighborhood Districts given priority.

Requesting a Plot

The plot request and assignment process is complete for the 2026 season.

Check back here in Spring 2027 for the 2027 plot request process. The Plot Request Form typically opens on or around April 1 each season.

Gardener’s Agreement

Please review the Gardener’s Agreement prior to completing the Plot Request Form as there are volunteer requirements in the agreement.

Plot Request Form

Schedule

2026 Gardener Work Parties & Community Events

  • Opening Day Work Party: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
  • 2026 Work Parties:
    • June 17 5:30-7:00 PM
    • July 25 8:30-10:00 AM
    • August 19 5:30-7:00 PM
    • September 19 8:30-10:00 AM
    • October 21 5:30-7:00 PM
  • 2026 Workshops (Registration is free and open to the public!)
    • May 16 8:30 – 11:00 AM Drip Irrigation Conversion Workshop
      • Learn all about drip irrigation and help convert our pop-up sprinklers to drip sprinklers.
      • Register Here
    • July 25 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Organic Pest & Disease Control Workshop
      • Learn about common pest & disease issues in Central Oregon gardens and how to manage them organically.
      • Registration link to come
  • Community Garden Open House
    • August, date and time TBD
  • End of Season Work Party: November 8, 2026

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