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FAQ

Can I do community service at Downtown Greens?

Absolutely! We have had numerous people do community service at the garden - boyscouts, students, church members, master gardeners and those who need to fullfil a court order.

Can I have my wedding at Downtown Greens?

Downtown Greens has no public facilities or catering facilities. Because we cannot guarantee that your guests will have the conveniences they need, we regretfully say no to couples who want to wed at the garden.

Can I have my own garden plot at Downtown Greens?

We do not assign individual plots at Downtown Greens, we work the garden as a whole. The more you volunteer the more for which you will be responsible.

Can I plant a tree at Downtown Greens?

With all due respect to the other trees, these are ones we think will fit well here. Please consider these if you are interested in donating a tree from a commercial nursery. Of course, we also encourage homegrown seedlings and will consider different varieties.

Desirable Trees for Planting at Downtown Greens:

River Birch (Betula nigra)
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)
American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana)
Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)
Quince (Cydonia oblonga)
Apple Service Berry (Amelanchier lamarckii)
Allegheny Shadberry (Amelanchier laevis)
Carolina silver bell or Silver-bell tree (Halesia carolina)

The only appropriate plaques at Downtown Greens are species identification tags.