Early Street Community Garden

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Credit: Christian Schuller/Grow it Green Morristown

In 2009, several Morristown gardeners founded the nonprofit Grow It Green Morristown (GIGM) and created a community garden on a small vacant lot. The garden quickly attracted a diverse, multi-generational group of gardeners and became a vibrant community green space. In addition to offering garden plots, GIGM hosts regular public events at the garden including potluck meals, live music, beekeeping classes, and children's programs.

But the property was located in the town's redevelopment district and had been slated for a multi-story residential building. When gardeners and local officials discussed the idea of purchasing the land for conversion into a public garden, local residents rallied showed their support with letters and testimonials.

In June 2013, The Trust for Public Land helped the town of Morristown purchase the garden, which will be managed by GIGM. Future enhancements will include a public seating area, rain gardens, and a walking path connecting the garden to St. Margaret's Church.