Joining the Growing Collective

The Growing Collective is a diverse group of individuals, with both first time and experienced home gardeners, who enjoy the prospect of working together and learning from one another to collectively take on the growing season! Anyone who wants to participate is welcome, regardless of knowledge or experience.

Although registration is only open until Jan 1st – March 1st, the Growing Collective starts planning for the upcoming season early in the Fall each year. Everyone is invited to attend the monthly meetings, more information about the meetings can be found here

How to become a member:

ONE: Become a Farmshed Member. The Growing Collective is FREE for Farmshed Members. Please renew or begin a Farmshed Membership prior to starting the Growing Collective Registration Form. 

TWO: Fill out the Growing Collective Registration Form. On the form, you will choose how much time you would like to share in the experience of the Growing Collective. 

Growing Collective Membership Levels

Level 1: Pre-order 15 plants and earn by volunteering 10 hours 

Level 2: Pre-order 30 plants and earn by volunteering 20 hours 

Level 3: Pre-order 45 plants and earn by volunteering 30 hours 

Level 4: Pre-order 60 plants and earn by volunteering 40 hours 

Level 5: Pre-order 90 plants and earn by volunteering 60 hours

Volunteer: Great experience + Community participation!

THREE: Join us for our Members Meeting on March 6th at 5:30pm! While this isn’t mandatory, it is helpful to to meet the members and get more information about the upcoming season with the Collective. 

Any questions can be directed to our Growing Collective Coordinator at growingcollective@farmshed.org