Parsippany residents can grow their own vegetables in church’s public garden

From New Jersey-

A public garden open to area residents wishing to grow their own produce and vegetables this summer is again being sponsored by Saint Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 480 South Beverwyck Road in Parsippany.

Plots are 10 feet by 10 feet and will be assigned on a first-come, first-grow basis. Gardeners should contact the church at 973-887-5879 and get their name on the list as soon as possible. For specific questions regarding Saint Gregory’s public garden, call 973-270-4939.

Participation in this year’s public garden program is free, although the church does ask that a donation of fresh produce be made to the Parsippany Food Bank. Saint Gregory’s will insure that these donations are delivered. Participants will be responsible for their own fertilizer, plants, tools, etc.

Garden hours will be from dawn to dusk. The entire area has already been tilled and is ready for planting. Beginning gardeners are welcome.

Saint Gregory’s will also offer eight free workshops dedicated to the successful tilling, planting, maintenance and harvesting of a garden. These workshops will help all attendees have a successful garden this year. The first of these is tentatively scheduled for April 24 at 9 a.m. Call the church for more details and to register.

All unclaimed plots after May 9 will be devoted to growing food by Saint Gregory’s for the Parsippany Food Pantry.

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