Vegetable Garden Planters Will Soon Be Available to Township Residents on a First-Come, First-Served Basis

The township’s first Community Garden – where Jersey-fresh tomatoes, cool cucumbers and other delicious vegetables will soon sprout – has taken root at Fairway Park on Riverdale Avenue.

The 12 vegetable garden planters, each measuring 4 feet by 8 feet, will soon be available to Belleville residents on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2021 growing season by online registration and a nominal fee.

The application and garden rules will be posted soon on the township website, BellevilleNJ.org.

The Community Garden provides the ideal local opportunity for residents who might not own land or have access to a plot of earth to grow their own vegetables.

“There has been a real boom in recent years of residents who have started their own backyard vegetable gardens,” said Gabrielle Bennett-Meany, Belleville’s Green Team Coordinator. “This gives people access to fresh, nutrient-rich food and helps them save money on produce that would otherwise be purchased at the supermarket. The Community Garden is perfect for residents who doesn’t have the opportunity to start their own.”

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