Still Growing in Scotch Plains!
Still growing!
Category: gardens
Westfield
Donation to Food Pantry
This is our second donation to the Westfield Food Pantry on August 15th. We are donating peppers, eggplants and basil. Thank you!
Elizabeth
360 Garden Photos
4 Images that show a 360-degree view of the garden on July 19th. The veggies are growing, and we have lots of veggies coming in for the community. (Especially Pumpkins)
Chair, Environmental Commission:
The Roselle Park Community Garden is having another successful growing season! From cucumbers to berries, peppers to eggplants, we’ve been able to distribute well over 100lbs of fresh organic produce to residents. And our rented plots continue to reflect the enthusiasm and creativity of our Borough!
Elizabeth
Cucumbers have grown!
The YMCA Five Points Branch in Union has welcomed us for a tour of their children’s garden!
One of the many plants being grown at this garden is mountain mint. It is referred as this as these plants often have a minty or thyme-like aroma when crushed.
Thank you for the tour!
Plainfield
Union County Commissioner Sergio Granados attended the Richmond Towers Harvest Party in Plainfield, where they served all the fresh produce that was grown in their local garden for a special luncheon.
Among the many dishes, there were fruit salads, corn soup, and callaloo dishes.
Thank you to all those who assisted in keeping this garden active and all who came to support and enjoy the good food. We had an amazing time!
Linden
Update: Linden School No.4 has harvested their squash!
Not only did students do this themselves, they also used their crops to make in-class salads!
Westfield
Franklin School invited us for a tour of their garden!
One of the most interesting plants in this garden, which is not common, is none other than lamb’s ear.
Lamb’s ear is a native plant to Turkey, Armenia, and Iran. The soft, fuzzy leaves were an excellent addition to the children’s sensory garden.
Plainfield
Richmond Tower residents have once again surprised us with their amazing garden!
Plainfield Towers grows a variety of plants and vegetables, including but not limited to corn, tomatoes, squash and a very distinct crop; CALLALOO!
Callaloo is a plant used in popular dishes in many Caribbean countries and it was grown thanks to Jamaican gardener Bruce.
Thank you to everyone involved in maintaining this gorgeous garden.
