Harpswell Community Garden

Would you like to grow vegetables but lack enough space or sunlight? Would you like to be part of a community of gardeners? At Harpswell Community Garden you’ll find this and more.

The Community Garden is located within Mitchell Field off Route 123. We're an organic garden in a beautiful setting and plenty of sunshine.

We offer 25 plots for rent by individuals, families and groups to organically grow their own food and flowers. Residents of Harpswell are given priority but plots may be rented to non-residents, depending on availability. Part of our garden is a volunteer-tended 'Common Garden,' where produce is grown and donated locally to help feed those in need.  The garden has a solar-powered well, water spigots placed throughout the plot area, a storage shed with communal tools, on-site composting, and reinforced fencing to reduce the entry of foraging animals. Gardeners may keep the same plot from year to year, and high quality compost is usually available for top dressing. Families are welcomed; picnic tables, a play area with climbing frame and sandbox will keep younger or non-gardening kids busy. There are also communal herb beds, asparagus mounds, and selected other produce for our gardeners to share. 

Harpswell Community Garden is a Town of Harpswell Recreation program and receives key financial support from the Harpswell Heritage Land Trust

Harpswell Community Garden Welcome Back & Orientation
May 2 from 10 AM to 12 PM (Rain date May 3)

We're excited to welcome you back to the garden! We ask that all volunteers and gardeners please attend, as this is our time to kick off the season together. We know everyone is excited, but please hold off starting any work until orientation, where you will:

  • Meet fellow gardeners and volunteers
  • Get an overview of the community garden (please review our guidelines before orientation!)
  • Receive plot assignments (if you're a gardener)
  • Tour the garden and shed
  • Enjoy some light refreshments.

Please RSVP to Peg Newberg at pdnewberg@comcast.net. We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make this gardening season a memorable one!