Bloomington, Edina, and Richfield Gardens

Bloomington Public Health offered funding to new and expanding community gardens in Bloomington, Edina and Richfield through SHIP, the Statewide Health Improvement Program.   SHIP is funded by the Minnesota Department of Health for the purpose of increasing opportunities for active lifestyles and healthy eating, and decreasing the incidence of diet-related chronic disease.

These community gardens are focused on reducing health disparities and improving access to fresh produce in Bloomington, Edina and Richfield.   They will provide 20% or more of their garden space  to groups with limited access to fresh produce or donate 20% or more of what they grow to agencies that serve these groups (such as food shelves).

Community Gardens

The following community gardens received funding this year.  Congratulations!
Bethany Gardens, Richfield
Cedarcrest Community Garden, Bloomington
Blooming Glen Community Garden, Bloomington
KTC Minneapolis Tibetan Buddhist Garden, Edina
Normandale Community Garden, Bloomington
Reaching Richfield Community Garden, Richfield
St Mark's Community Garden, Bloomington
St. Stephen Lutheran Congregations Caring for Creation Garden, Bloomington

Resources for SHIP gardens

Grant Application for GardenersPlease note: No applications are currently being accepted, the deadline has passed. This document is for archival purposes only!
Funding Guidelines
Interim Report
Final Report
Monthly Donation Log

Gardens in the News!
Article about Bethany Gardens in the MN Sun
Richfield Patch article about Community Garden Day