Welcome to the Garden!

McCrimmon Community Garden is located within the Neighborhood Park at 10330 Green Level Church Road, Cary, NC 27519. It supports about 50 garden plot renters each year.

Annual Plot Rental Application Period

The lottery application period for 2026 is closed for both Carpenter and McCrimmon Community Gardens. Stay tuned for the next application period, which runs from on or around December 1, 2026, through mid-January 2027.

Would you like to grow food for your family and learn more about gardening? The McCrimmon Community Garden plots are rented for an eleven-month term. Two rental options are available: One (1) full-size garden bed for $50 or two (2) smaller perimeter beds for $25. The rental includes raised beds that are amended with compost and ready to plant. Beds have convenient access to watering hoses, our garden shed is stocked with tools, and we provide renters with educational materials to support their success.

To apply, you must be a Cary resident and at least 18 years old; however, no prior garden experience is required. At the close of the application period, a lottery is used to award all available plots, and a waitlist is created for applicants who do not win a plot. Please read through our McCrimmon Community Garden Rental Agreement to understand the responsibilities that come with being selected for a garden plot.

McCrimmon Community Garden Open House

Saturday, October 24 | 12:30-2 p.m.

Explore the community garden at McCrimmon Park, take a tour, and chat with an expert about gardening. Learn about our garden program, our plot rental lottery, and how to register for a garden bed. We hope to see you there! No pets allowed. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

About the Garden

McCrimmon Community Garden is a communal green space managed by the Town of Cary that offers garden beds for annual rental and for educational use by groups and volunteers. Gardeners are allowed to grow whatever they like, and the garden boasts a diverse array of veggies, fruits, and flowers throughout the year.