The Princeton Free Garden Project

Princeton, NJ – June 11, 2020 – Residents have taken it upon themselves to construct neighborhood gardens throughout their community. The project offers a healthy way for neighbors to work together under the sun.

Four 4’ x 8’ garden beds have been built in the first batch, with the hope that more will be built throughout the Princeton area in the near future. The founders of the Princeton Free Garden Project also plan on making the gardens sustainable by using recycled or donated lumber, hoses and tomato cages.

Leaders in the neighborhoods will make sure that the gardens are taken care of, from planting to watering daily and, finally, harvesting. 

Two sets of crops will be planted per year; one during the Summer, and one during the Fall.

The first summer batch of crops includes tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, squash and zucchini.

The gardens offer a fun community-building experience for people of all ages and backgrounds, as well as a sustainable option for dinnertime. 

The gardens are funded by Ross Wishnick, The Princeton Family YMCA, Glenmede Trust, and The Bank of Princeton.

If you live in Princeton, NJ and want to learn more about getting involved in the Free Garden Project, contact Ross Wishnick at ross.wishnick@gmail.com.

Story by Jarod Meyer