Raingarden Program

New this year!

FRNNG is partnering with local nonprofit Metro Blooms to offer a discount raingarden program for Field, Regina and Northrop residents.

How it works:

  • We have 10 garden slots for 2024 so apply below by Wed., May 1 at 11:59 p.m. We’ll award slots through a lottery later this spring.

  • If approved for a garden, you’ll have a site visit with Metro Blooms to create your garden plan and have the outline of your garden prepped for planting by their crews this summer.

  • Next you pick up your plants, get them planted (you’ll get all the instructions on placement), and maintain your new garden, including watering, fencing from bunnies and weeding. Should you move, please help the new residents learn how to maintain the garden so it can thrive.

  • Fees:

    • Seven cost-share gardens will go to residents can expect to pay $500-$600 for their garden (about a $2000 value!).

    • We will also offer three community-funded gardens for qualifying residents who will pay a $50 consultation fee with NO other costs. Please complete the program application linked below and look for the household income question.

Sign up for the Program

Ready to take the plunge for clean water? Click on the link below to apply for the FRNNG Raingarden Program by Wed., May 1 at 11:59 p.m. to be entered into the lottery.

You’ll be notified later this spring if you are awarded a slot.

Benefits of Raingardens

A rain garden stores and absorbs rainwater, which is taken up by the long roots of native plants or soaks deep into the earth. These actions help to break down pollutants, cleaning the water. Since they are typically planted with native plantings, rain gardens provide habitat for pollinators and other wildlife.

More Resources

  • Plant for pollinators and save water with Lawns to Legumes, a grant administered by Blue Thumb and supported by the MN Board of Water and Soil Resources.

  • Carve out a corner of your yard for keystone species to support birds and insects and put yourself on the map with Homegrown National Park.

  • Monarchs on your mind? Plant milkweed to make your yard an official Monarch Waystation.

  • Adopt-a-Drain in your neighborhood to keep our waterways clean. It's free and fun and you get to name the drains you adopt!