Spring into Gardening
Held in late March, this annual event provides an inspiring day of workshops, demonstrations, presentations and local resources coupled with opportunities to gather with new and seasoned gardeners and local food enthusiasts. It’s a great opportunity to learn about local food production, share ideas and experiences, and expand the Brookline network of food-growers. Garden Installation/Garden Share
From Buttonville to Brookline Village we have helped individuals and neighborhoods to grow gardens, and, we now have a garden sharing program! Garden sharing is perfect for those who want to grow but lack space to do it, have potential garden space but no interest in working it, or want someone to work it with or for you!
Bountiful Brookline has started a dedicated email address for people seeking gardening space and people wishing to provide space for gardening. We will do our best to facilitate contact between people who want to make a match for garden sharing. Write to brooklinegardenmatch@gmail.com.
Greenside Out Garden at Brookline Community Foundation
Our home base, this garden provides a setting to demonstrate effective methods of urban agriculture by growing food for the Brookline Emergency Food Pantry and to sell to the community. Our dedicated volunteer crew of new and seasoned gardeners is responsible for day to day work in the garden. All workers are welcome – join the crew, volunteer for a workday and other activities in the garden before, during and after the growing season.
High Street Veterans Community Garden
This community garden serves residents of the High Street Veterans Public Housing Apartments. With funding obtained by BB and support of the Brookline Housing Authority, a lush, productive garden has grown out of a brick terrace. Serving over ten families currently, the garden’s goal to be self-sufficient is in progress with an onsite composting operation and cold frames in 2011.
Teen Grow Food Pilot Summer Program
Brookline Community Foundation funded Teens Grow Food’s pilot session in 2010. The teen crew supported our work at Greenside Out Garden. Food issue topics, cooking sessions and tours of Brookline's local farms and food gardens complemented the work in the garden. We anticipate working with another team of youth this summer and hope to expand the program in the coming years.
Edible Garden Tour and Harvest Party
Celebrating the fruits and veggies of our labor, we showcased edible landscapes in the Village and adjacent neighborhoods with a self-guided walking tour. At each garden, attendees learned about growers' experiences and methods for growing food highlighting the current bounty and endless possibility of urban gardening across Brookline. After the tour, we celebrated at the Brookline Community Foundation with locally produced snacks, live music and raffles! We welcome your ideas and support the next event!
