Rent A Bed at the Community Garden

Rent a bed and grow your own fresh produce this season!

Why Community Gardening?

Gardening is a great opportunity to grow high-quality fruits and vegetables for yourself and your family while improving physical health, reducing stress, fostering a sense of wellness and belonging, and providing a sustainable source of fresh produce that can help offset grocery costs.

New mobility friendly beds at the Community Garden. Photo taken by PCF’s Camden Kinnie.

Community Garden Details

Requirements for the community garden are; attend community garden work days, maintain bed for entire growing season, attend orientation in early spring.

*Preference will be given to those in/near Ishpeming as beds will require watering and care.

Location:Partridge Creek Community Garden,W. Euclid St. and N. 1st St., Ishpeming, MI

Traditional Bed Size: (W)5' X (L)12' X (D)18"

  • These are traditional wooden garden beds.

Mobility Bed Size: (W)4' X (L)8' X (D)32"

  • There are 7 mobility-friendly beds available and should be selected only by those who need them.

  •  These beds are taller and help reduce bending. They are located on an ADA-accessible gravel pad near watering hoses and garden entrances.

Cost: $45 per bed per season

Season: June-October

What We Provide

The following provisions will be provided by Partridge Creek to help in your gardening journey.

  1. Provide water access to members during the growing season.

  2. All funds from bed rentals will go toward covering water costs and improving the community garden.

  3. An orientation will be held on June 1st from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Ishpeming Public Library (317 N. Main St Ishpeming, MI) to share important information and answer questions. Orientation is mandatory.

  4. We will Offer ongoing support when possible during Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm.

How To Sign-Up

The cost per season is a $45 rental fee which will be paid below to become a member. Preference will be given to Ishpeming Community Members as members will need to water their beds daily.

  • If cost is a barrier, reach out to us at gardens@partridgecreekfarm.org and we will try to work with you. 

  • Please sign-up through our website to rent a bed in our Community Garden.

  • If you’d like rent a mobility friendly bed, please select Mobility Bed during the check-out process.

  • Members will receive an email from Partridge Creek Farm in May to remind them of the June date for orientation.

All beds are rented at this time. Sign-up for our waitlist below or our email list to be notified when 2027 rentals become available!

Sign-Up For The Waitlist

Bed Rental Location

Partridge Creek Community Garden

301 E. Euclid St., Ishpeming, MI

Learn More About The Community Garden

Rental FAQs and Guidelines

PCF staff have provided you with rental guidelines to conveniently help answer your important questions. Please click the button below to read more.

  • Registration to rent a bed is done through our website. All sign-ups must be recorded through this process. If you need assistance or do not have access to a computer please see the following options:

    Rental Fee: $45

    Payment options:

    • Pay with card: If you select this payment type your card will be charged at check out.

    • Pay with cash/check: You may select the option at check out to pay with cash or check. This payment will need to be received within 7 days of registering or your spot will be void.

      • Make checks out to Partridge Creek Farm.

      • Mailing address: PO Box 4 Ishpeming MI, 49849

    • Call our office for sign-up assistance: You may call our office at (906) 376-4171 and one of our staff can assist you through this process over the phone.

      OR

    • Sign-up at our office: You may stop by our office to sign-up in person please call ahead to schedule an appointment, (906) 376-4171.

  • Mobility-friendly beds are intended for gardeners who experience physical limitations that make bending, kneeling, or reaching difficult. This may include individuals with mobility challenges, chronic pain, injuries, disabilities, or other conditions that benefit from a taller, more accessible bed.

    Do I need to provide proof of eligibility?
     No documentation is required. We operate on an honor system and appreciate your honesty so these limited beds can remain available to those who need them most.

  • Community garden bed rentals are prioritized for Ishpeming residents to ensure consistent care and attention, including regular watering. This helps strengthen connections within the local community and encourages a sense of responsibility toward maintaining the space.

  • While we do require you to upkeep your garden bed during the season we understand there may be a week where you’re unable to water.

    We’ve provided you with a contact list for the garden members. Please first contact another member to see if they’d be willing to help you out!

    If not, consider asking a friend or family member to assist.

  • If you have any questions or concerns regarding your garden bed please first view the participant membership agreement. If your question remains unanswered please contact:

    Email: garden@partridgecreekfarm.org

    Office Phone: (906) 376-4171

    Please allow 1-3 days for response time as summer is our peak season and we are often outside in the farm or gardens. We will do our best to get back to you promptly.

    • Water is provided by Partridge Creek Farm. Excessive water use for purposes other than irrigating garden beds may result in cancellation of garden access without a refund.

    • The main irrigation spigot is located at the SW corner of the garden.

    More information on watering can be found in the full rental agreement and will be discussed during garden orientation.

Read The Rental Agreement

Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help answer your questions! But first, review our policies to see if your question can be answered.