We chose plants that have bird, pollinator, medicinal and food value to bring to our site: American Black Currants, Snow Berries, Coral Berries, Inland Sea Oats, Late Boneset, Asters, Solidago, Primrose and Heliopsis. All of the plants we have added to our space have been planted and will be cared for by our group of garden volunteers.
We are an entirely volunteer-run community project that was started process compost in response to the DSNY's suspension of food scrap collection in the spring of 2020. On the land we manage collectively, in addition to making compost, we are growing herbs and vegetables for local mutual aid groups and community fridges along with developing a pollinator / wildlife garden.
In fall 2021, we're working to expand open-hours for the community to enjoy the space and to develop programming for the youth and elderly neighbors.