• Common Good Gardens

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    NON-PROFIT

    Hours:

    April to November

    About Us

    Common Good Gardens’ half acre is located behind Grace Episcopal Church in Old Saybrook. Since its inception in 2002, the garden has grown, collected and delivered more than 275,000 pounds of fresh produce to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries which serve individuals and families in shoreline communities. We are 100% volunteer powered.

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    Common Good Gardens’ (CGG) half acre is located behind Grace Episcopal Church in Old Saybrook.
    We are a “no till” garden. We rely on our own production of nutritious compost to enrich the soil.
    We grow companion plants to attract beneficial insects. We fence to deter deer and burrowing animals We soil test three times a year and add natural amendments when necessary. We review successes and learnings then plan during the winter months.
    Annual Navy Day allows us to tackle larger projects.
    Our Garden runs on 100% volunteer power. Our volunteers: are from all over southeastern Connecticut. They have dedicated more than 2,900 hours annually to CGG's activities.
    Since its inception in 2002, the garden has grown, collected and delivered more than 275,000 pounds of fresh produce to the Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries which serve individuals and families in shoreline communities.
    Common Good Gardens plants, grows and harvests produce and collected and delivered produce from supporting farm stands donations.

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    Kim Thibodeau
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