Overview

A cozy, hands-on winter gathering to explore growing food indoors in Detroit—planting greens, sharing ideas.

Winter Greens: Growing Food Indoors in Detroit

While the land outside is frozen and resting, our bodies still need real food—fresh, living, nutrient-dense greens. This gathering is a conversation and a hands-on mini-adventure focused on how we can keep food growing indoors during Detroit’s winter months.

This event is co-hosted by Spencer and Missa, and blends practical doing with relaxed conversation.

What We’ll Be Doing

• Building a small indoor garden togetherWe’ll convert the area along the basement stairs into a simple “trail-style” indoor garden—hanging grow lights, filling planters, and planting perennial Swiss chard for year-round greens.

• Plant-your-own starter potsMissa will bring pots, soil, and seeds so you can plant something to take home and experiment with.

• Roundtable conversation + brainstormingAs we work, we’ll share ideas, tips, and creative ways to grow food in apartments and houses—what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what we want to try next.

Food & Vibe

• Spencer will provide a pot of vegan stew and tea (this is during the dinner hour).

• Bringing a dish to pass is welcome but absolutely not required.

• The vibe is “get a little done, talk a lot, learn together.” Expect dirt under your nails, laughter, and low-pressure collaboration.

Who This Is For

• Queer folks curious about food resilience

• Apartment or small-space gardeners

• People who want fresh greens without perfectionism

• Anyone who likes learning by doing (or chatting while others do)

To learn more about the Queer Garden Network—or to get involved—join our Discord or hop on the email list. This is one small camp in a larger, decentralized ecosystem, and we’d love to grow it together