Bethany Community Gardens

06/05/2026

A very good time of year! Ours look happy, well as happy as a brussel sprout can look! 🌱

06/04/2026

BCG will not have Volunteer Hours on Saturday morning (June 6) with the Southdale Summer Bash setting up in the parking lot. We welcome volunteers next Tuesday, June 9 starting at 4:30.

Meanwhile, come enjoy some treats at the Southdale Summer Bash!

06/02/2026

It's Tuesday and weather is gorgeous which means volunteers will be watering, w**ding, and harvesting at Bethany Community Gardens tonight after 4:30.
Haven't joined us before? We were all new once!
Don't know what is a w**d vs. a crop, we'll teach you!
Afraid you won't know anyone? You won't be able to say that again!
So many smiling faces welcoming you!
Come when you can, leave when you must.

06/01/2026

Garlic was planted in the Fall and harvested Saturday . Craig, Garlic Team Lead, sent us this shot of the harvest enjoying its drying rack where it will spend a few weeks curing so it will store longer. Volunteers also enjoyed some smaller heads to take home at harvest!
Share in the bounty, Volunteers needed Tuesday 4:30-7ish to w**d, water and harvest.

05/27/2026

Volunteer needs are in full swing at Bethany Community Gardens!
Next Volunteer shift: Saturday 9a-11a! See you then!

05/27/2026

NEW DATE FOR ZONING HEARING!! THURSDAY, JUNE 25TH 1:00 p.m.
We wanted to let everyone know that the hearing for the petition to rezone the 27 acres at the intersection of Thompson Rd and Bluff Rd. has been continued to June. The Developer/Petitioner, Alt Construction, requested and was granted a continuance of the original hearing that was scheduled for this Thursday, May 28th.

The new date and time is Thursday, June 25th at 1:00 p.m.
You are still encouraged to send letters to the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan planning department at [email protected] to express impact on you and your concerns. Please cite the petition number in the RE of your email. 2026 CZN 820.

You are also encouraged to attend this new meeting. Thank you.

Location of zoning meeting:
Berry SerVaas Public Assembly Room, 2nd Floor of the Indianapolis City County Building at 200 E Washington St.

05/21/2026

Great article with a little background on Bethany Community Gardens if you want to learn more about us!

What was once unused church land in Indianapolis is now a 10,000-square-foot community garden producing fresh food and stronger neighborhood ties.

At Bethany Lutheran Church, volunteers, neighbors, and partners are working together to grow vegetables, address food insecurity, and build lasting relationships rooted in service and shared purpose.

Read how here: https://iksynod.org/communication-and-resources/news.html/article/2026/05/12/from-empty-lot-to-community-lifeline-how-bethany-lutheran-s-garden-is-feeding-indianapolis-and-building-connection

05/18/2026

Upcoming: Southdale Summer Bash! Saturday, June 6th

05/12/2026

Our Partner, Hunger, Inc. is in serious need of Volunteers! Please checkout their opportunities and see if you can help.
https://hungerinc.org/volunteer-opportunities

They are located at: 1416 East Epler Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Residents of ZIP Codes 46107, 46217, 46227 and 46237 Perry Township, Franklin Township and a portion of Beech Grove

11/18/2025

Who's ready for their garden to be coated in a nice cool blanket of snow?