Growing Community
To create an affordable garden space where people in and around the community of Leavenworth can grow food, learn about nutrition and gardening, and develop relationships with other community members.
About The Garden
The Wenatchee River Institute welcomes new and experienced gardeners alike who seek opportunities to share garden space, celebrate community, and foster green thumb wisdom to join the E. Lorene Young Community Garden. Click here for more history about the garden!
- Each bed is 8 feet long by 4 feet wide.
- Includes automatic water system, use of garden tools, use of the compost area next to the garden shed and shared herbs!
- Plots are available each season first to returning gardeners then to new gardeners.
Even if you aren't a plot holder, you are welcome in the Community Garden! Stroll through the space, enjoy browsing the beautiful plants, and even check out our free seed library and little garden book library open for anyone.
Registration
The Garden Lottery and Registration for the 2026 season is now closed as of March 29, 2026. Registration for the 2027 season will open in late February or early March with priority given to returning gardeners. Any remaining spots are offered in a lottery in the latter half of March.
If you are interested in being a community gardener in 2027, be sure to sign up for our E-Newsletter for the most up to date information. For any information regarding registration, send an email to programs@wenatcheeriverinstitute.org or call 509-548-0181.
Community Garden Layout
Upcoming Garden Events (Open to All!):
The Wenatchee River Institute is a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit. EIN 20-5611326
