Greenhouse
Greenhouse 2026-2027
Signup Instructions
Maplewood Township residents have the unique opportunity to utilize a public greenhouse space for overwintering their plants. The Rahner Greenhouse was donated to the Township by the Maplewood Garden Club in 1974 and they continue to manage it. All rental fees go to the Township to help offset utilities and maintenance. There are 160 bench spaces available, each being approximately 9sq. feet with the same in area underneath and 3sq. feet on a shelf above. Greenhouse spaces are available to Maplewood residents only, and only one (1) space is permitted for each household during the September offering. If spaces are still available after October 1st, any current season renters may apply for additional bench spaces until all the bench spaces are rented.
The link to an application is available at the bottom of this page or at the Municipal Building in the Town Clerk’s office.
Benches are allotted on a first come first served basis. A sign-in sheet will be available at the Municipal Building in the Town Clerk’s office starting at 9:00am on Thursday, September 10th. Each person in line may enter only one name on the sign-in sheet at a time. If you are also signing-in for another resident that is unable to attend the sign-in (neighbors, friends, family members), you may go back to the end of the line and sign-in for that person. One person, one name on the sign-in sheet. Once you have signed in, there is no need to remain at the Town Hall.
You must return at 6:00PM, with your application and payment, to choose and be assigned your bench number. The allocation of benches will start at 6:00PM and they will be distributed in the order in which applicants have signed in on the sign in sheet.
All application forms must be filled out and be signed by the applicant along with the seasonal rental fee of $30, either a check made out to ‘Township of Maplewood’ or cash will be accepted Residents unable to sign in earlier that day may come and sign in any time between 6:00 & 7:00 and still be assigned a bench.
Any remaining benches will be available for rent at the Division of Public Works located at 359 Boyden Avenue beginning after 12:00PM Monday September 14th. Monday September 14th.
This year the greenhouse season will be from Saturday, October 3rd, 2025, through May 31st, 2026, Memorial Day Weekend.
Greenhouse hours are:
- Monday 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thursday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
You can get a copy of the Greenhouse Application Form here.
Questions? Contact Bill Kohlman.
