NEW EDEN GARDENS

The New Eden Collaborative of First Parish Church of Newbury brings together individuals, families and organizations in a mission to model an environmentally and ethically sustainable Community.

First Parish Church of Newbury rents out more than 30 garden plots to area residents who use organic growing techniques. All the plots are clustered together behind the church at the back of the parking lot. This community of growers is called The New Eden Collaborative.

The Gardens were designed to give participants the skills and satisfaction that growing crops in an environmentally sustainable manner with other gardeners brings. Alternatives to synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are incorporated and our practices are guided by National Organic Standards.

Highlights include:

• Mentoring new gardeners

• Gleaning program that encourages donations to the food pantry

• Opportunities to explore soil enrichment, seed saving and swapping, and beekeeping

• Garden parties at our unique outdoor wood burning oven.

For questions regarding The New Eden Collaborative, please contact Adam at aakowal@comcast.net

To request an order form for a plot, please contact Gardens at info@firstparishofnewbury.org