U Wex Urban Gardening

Rent a Garden

VegetablesGrow your own heirloom, exotic and pesticide-free vegetables. Gardening is a great way to meet new people and get some exercise. Rent a garden plot today!

Milwaukee County UW-Extension rents garden plots in many parts of the county. We also provide technical assistance to neighborhood groups that run their own community gardens. For more information about renting a garden, read the information below and contact Carleen or Gertrud at 414–29… or by email.

Annual Plots

Most plots are annual rentals available for the summer season from about May 25 to the 3rd Sunday in October. These plots are tilled and staked by the staff of the UW-Extension Urban Agriculture Program. You can keep the same plot from one season to the next if you renew your rental by March 16.

Year ‘Round Plots

Year ‘round garden plots are available in some locations to allow gardeners to grow perennial fruits and vegetables such as raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries and asparagus. Year ‘round plots also afford gardeners an opportunity to grow early and late season vegetables such as spinach and collards. These plots are rented from January through December. Gardeners are responsible for tilling and maintaining their plots. Tall structures and trees are not allowed. Plots should look tidy in winter. You can keep the same plot from one season to the next if you renew your rental by February 1.

Plot Sizes and Fees
Plot sizes range from 400 square feet to 900 square feet. To help defray the costs of tilling, staking, providing water, and administration, gardeners pay nominal rental fees. Rental fees range from $22 for 400 square feet plots to $46 for 900 square feet plots.
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Garden Locations’‘’
We currently have garden plots for rent in the cities of Milwaukee, Oak Creek and Wauwatosa. For a list of plot locations, sizes and rental fees, click on the location you want:

    * Milwaukee
    * Oak Creek
    * Wauwatosa

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