TAKE OUR SURVEY!
As we face the possibility that our community garden will be moved to another
location within the Riverside Park neighborhood, we're encouraging all gardeners and
neighbors – and anyone else interested in food justice and/or land use in our city
– to complete our survey on potential alternative sites for gardening in East New London.
Have your say and take a stand!
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY GARDEN SURVEY
SAVE OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN!
The future of Riverside Community Garden, established in 2013, is in jeopardy,
as Habitat for Humanity plans to construct 3 two-family residences on the entire parcel
currently owned by the City of New London. At this time, city officials and Habitat staff
have been deaf to our concerns about detrimental effects the loss of the garden would
have on the Riverside Park neighborhood, which was historically impacted by highway
expansion and urban renewal, and continues to be neglected by the city and isolated from
both the neighboring educational institutions and New London's vibrant downtown.
We gardeners and neighborhood residents hope to preserve the opportunity for
community food production in East New London. More information about the city's plans
and our gardeners' actions will be available soon. In the meantime, find updates in the
Save Riverside Community Garden Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/1107408137327577
WELCOME 2025!
Despite our uncertain future, we are opening sign-up for beds in the
Riverside Community Garden for the 2025 growing season,
and waiving bed fees for all gardeners.
Download our registration forms and garden guidelines,
or contact us to make arrangements to meet at the garden.
The garden is located at Adelaide Street and Crystal Avenue.
Feel free to email info@riversidecommunitygarden.org,
or call or text Ronna at 860-772-8439 for more information.
Keep up with garden news by joining our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/riversidecommunitygarden
Riverside Community Garden is located on the corner of Crystal Avenue and Adelaide Street. The garden's 48 raised beds are available to individuals who live and/or work in New London. It is East New London's first and only Community Garden.
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Growing organically protects soil and water, reduces exposure to harmful chemicals, and produces food higher in vitamins and minerals. Ask if you'd like information about organic fertilizing, pest control and sources of organically-grown plants and seeds.
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We have begun recruiting gardeners for the 2025 growing season. This year, due to the uncertainty we're facing, we will not charge any bed fees. Download an application, or email info@riversidecommunitygarden.org if you'd like more information.
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Riverside Community Garden has collected photos of the construction process and plans to continue documenting each year of community gardening here. If you have photographs to add to our site, let us know –we'd appreciate your sharing them with us!
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Open registration for 2025 will begin on March 1. Gardeners may sign up for 1 or 2 beds. Beds should be planted by June 1, and regular maintenance (weeding and watering) is required. All members should plan on participating in group activities.
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RCG has the following committees: Membership, Events, Upkeep, Education. If you are a member of the Riverside Community Garden and interested in serving on one of the committees – or starting a new one – let us know.
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The Riverside Community Garden is a new community garden located in New London, Connecticut. Established with the generous support of FRESH-NL, the garden is the first to specifically serve the East New London neighborhood.