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Programs: Community Gardens
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TAKE THE TOUR!
The Knox Parks community gardening program is one of the oldest in the US; our first garden was created in Keney Park in 1972. Since 2008 we have seen a dramatic increase in demand for gardening space. Currently there are 262 gardening families cultivating and feeding themselves fresh local produce at the 300+ plots located at thirteen garden sites throughout the city. Knox is planning to showcase these garden gems on a tour —Thursday, August 19 at 5:15 pm. The tour bus will depart from the Niles Street community garden and will visit four other garden locations where you can meet and mingle with our diverse and creative gardeners. We will return to the Niles Street Garden to share a light meal featuring mostly vegetables, fruits, and herbs harvested from the Hartford gardens. Musical entertainment will also be provided by RSJ (Reggae, Soul & Jazz) Band. You are cordially invited to join our gardeners, the Mayor, City Council members, Knox board members, corporate partners and others to see first hand these impressive cultivated green spaces and appreciate the value of fresh local food grown and consumed by mostly city residents. Download the flyer now. |
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 Community gardens are a return to the "common" or the central place in a city or town where people could graze livestock or plant vegetables. Although the true "town common" is now typically a park for recreational activities, community gardens are neighborhood lots that are used by the area residents for growing vegetables, flowers and/or fruits. They beautify and enhance a neighborhood, provide food and are a vehicle for fostering community self-reliance and the opportunity to meet and connect with neighbors.Background In 1972, Knox established its first community garden in Keney Park, making Hartford one of the first cities in the United States to do so since World War II. In the late 1970's, Knox Executive Director Jack Hale helped to establish the American Community Garden Association and served on its board for many years, including a term as its president. Knox also participated in the creation of the Connecticut Community Gardening Association and has helped to sponsor five annual conferences. Overview Most of the community gardens are located in the central part of the city and reflect the city's ethnic diversity — cultural backgrounds including Somali, West Indian, Puerto Rican, African American and Vietnamese. Garden plot sizes range from 300 square feet (15x20) to 625 square feet (25x25). Water is available at all garden sites. For rates and additional information please download our brochure or call 860-951-7694. To apply for a garden plot, please download our application form below.
For More Information Contact H. Charmaine Craig, Community Network Builder Program Sponsor
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