Programs

Find your way into the rows

Whether you want a plot of your own, an afternoon with your hands in the dirt, or a way to bring your kids along, there's a doorway here. All programs are free or pay-what-you-can.

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    GrowingAll season

    Plot memberships

    Claim a four-by-eight raised bed for the season and grow whatever you like, with a steward to help you plan.

    March through October
The growing calendar

What happens, and when

Spring

Bed prep & seed swap

Mar – May

Summer

Watering shifts & harvests

Jun – Aug

Fall

Big harvest & potluck

Sep – Oct

Winter

Planning & repairs

Nov – Feb

Lend a hand

Volunteer a Thursday

You don't need a plot to belong here. Show up to a workday, learn a skill, and leave with dirt on your knees and vegetables in your bag. Tell us where you'd like to help and a steward will be in touch.

  • Bed building & compost turning
  • Seed starting & transplanting
  • Harvest sorting for the pantry

Sign up to volunteer

Good to know

Common questions

Do I need gardening experience?

Not at all. Half our members started knowing nothing but a love of tomatoes. Every new plot-holder is paired with a steward for their first season.

How much does a plot cost?

Plots are free in exchange for two workdays a season. If you'd like to chip in for soil and water, membership gifts start at whatever you can give.

Is there a waitlist?

For dedicated plots, yes — usually a season or two. But volunteer days, the tool library, and the youth program are open to everyone right now.

Can I bring my kids?

Please do. Our Saturday Sprouts program is built for ages four to twelve, and kids are welcome at any workday with a grown-up nearby.

Loam Commons

A resident-run community garden turning vacant lots into shared harvest since 2019.

Prosser Ave & 8th St Riverbend, OR 97401

Visit

Open dawn to dusk, dailyWorkdays: Thursdays 5–7pmTool library: Saturdays 9–noon

Reach us

hello@loamcommons.org(541) 555-0148

© 2026 Loam Commons. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit. EIN 84-2201947.

Rooted on the ancestral land of the Kalapuya people.

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