Our Common Home Community Garden was launched in 2018 on the property of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church to become a neighborhood hub that emphasizes the community in community gardening.
This garden was not formed to supplement a community deficiency, but rather seeks to be a place for people to come together and experience the therapeutic benefits of gardening, learning, teaching, supporting, and enjoying each other.
How can I stay up-to-date on the latest information and events?
Join the “Our Common Home Community Garden” Facebook group. You can share your garden related experiences, give or receive tips and advice, and see the official garden events schedule.
How do I rent a garden plot as a new gardener? (I did not have a plot last year, but I want one this year.)
Using the plot map and prices (below), complete the New Plot Request Form
OR on the Facebook group. DO NOT submit payment yet. That happens later.
Email the form to Milwaukee.Garden.Rentals@extension.wisc.edu or mail to:
UW-Extension/Garden Rental
6737 W. Washington St. Suite 2202
West Allis, WI 53214
The garden rental staff will assign a plot to you by the end of April when plots become available for new gardeners to rent. At this time, you will receive the Garden Plot Registration Form, the two liability waivers (UW-Extension & Our Lady of Lourdes), and the rules and guidelines. All gardeners need to fill out the Garden Plot Registration Form, sign the two liability waivers (UWExtension & Our Lady of Lourdes), and submit them with payment to UWEX by mail or in person.
Plots are usually available for planting by the third week of May and the garden season ends the third week October. During the off-season, new gardeners will be assigned garden plots as they become available but not before returning gardeners are registered.
Rental Rates for 2021
Annual rental 20’ x 20’ plots $60.00
Annual rental 10’ x 10’ plots $25.00
Annual rental 4’ x 10’ raised beds $25.00
How do I rent a garden plot as a returning gardener? (I had a plot last year and want one again this year.)
Returning gardeners have until early April to re-register for their garden plots. If UW-Extension
encounters any delays in mailing the forms to returning gardeners, the delays will be
communicated via email. All gardeners need to fill out the Garden Plot Registration Form, sign the two liability waivers (UWExtension & Our Lady of Lourdes), and submit them with payment to UWEX by mail or in person.
What if I don’t have time for my own garden plot?
Attend official garden events! All are welcome at these events. Volunteer in the Food Bank Garden for local food banks. See the parish calendar and Facebook group for event information. If you have questions, email commonhomegarden@gmail.com.