The Plano Community Garden

The Plano Community Garden (PCG) was established in 2007 through a partnership between Junior League of Collin County, the City of Plano's Sustainability division and volunteer Plano Community Gardeners. Today, the garden's 50 raised beds provide over 5,000 pounds of fresh organic produce annually to local food pantries serving Plano families.

The Plano Community Garden is not open to the public. Only volunteers of the garden have access.

Monthly Garden Workdays

Monthly Garden Workdays provide an opportunity to give back without making a long-term commitment. Volunteers help with routine tasks such as pulling weeds, mulching, special projects, plot maintenance and more. No previous garden experience is required.

Adopting a Plot

Adopting a Plot is a long-term commitment that involves caring for and cultivating a 4 ft x 18 ft raised garden bed year-round. Prior to adoption, volunteers must complete the apprenticeship program. 

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship provides volunteers with hands-on training and mentorship for up to one year. Apprentices assist mentors with caring for their plots while gaining experience in the garden.

We welcome new apprentices in the fall and spring growing seasons. Start your apprenticeship journey by:

1. Attending an upcoming garden workday.
2. When volunteering, let us know you would like to become an apprentice.
3. Sustainability staff will pair you with a mentor at the garden.

Feel free to attend multiple workdays before deciding to pursue apprenticeship. 

Plano Community Gardeners

Plano Community Gardeners have completed an apprenticeship and made a long-term commitment by adopting a plot. Gardeners

• Devote 3-5 hours per week throughout the year to care for and cultivate a raised bed (4 ft x 18 ft) year-round.
• Gather produce weekly in time for food pantry delivery. 
• Volunteer at the monthly PCG workdays
• Attend PCG meetings, typically held after monthly workdays.

Next Steps

If you already have an account in the Portal and have not previously attended a Workday, please email Volunteers in Plano and let them know you're interested in PCG.

If you don't have an account, click Sign Up to create one. As part of account creation, please let us know you are interested in PCG workdays in the "Tell Us More" free text box.

We also suggest making sure you have relevant Interests and Causes selected for your profile (i.e. Gardening, Sustainability and Environment). This ensures you receive information and invites for PCG and other relevant opportunities.