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HO-HO-KUS COMMUNITY GARDEN

 Interested in volunteering?

Ho-Ho-Kus Residents Sign Up Here! 

HARVEST
The garden has produced over 157 pounds of veggies that were donated to Oasis: A Haven for Women and Children in Paterson, NJ and Ridgewood Social Services. The garden is currently producing cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, basil, and eggplant. We are looking forward to picking green beans, radishes, swiss chard, carrots, beets, melon and pumpkins!

Eggplants

MISSION STATEMENT
At the heart of the Ho-Ho-Kus Community Garden lies our commitment to a shared goal: to cultivate organic produce to nourish our neighbors in need. Through sustainable growing practices, hands-on education, kindness, and collaboration, we aim to connect the community and empower individuals of all ages to foster food security and sow seeds of compassion far and wide. The Ho-Ho-Kus Community Garden will serve as a hub for not only growing veggies but for nurturing friendships and developing a strong community network.

WHAT?
Our mission is to grow organic produce to put food on the plates of those who need it most. We will grow, harvest, and supply fresh produce to neighbors in need in and around our community on a weekly basis. Look forward to some fun community events as well!

     HHK Farm Days: The Garden's produce will also be offered to our residents on select Farm Days with donated proceeds supporting garden operations. Dates TBA.

     Special Events: We’ll host a few special events, such as pumpkin picking and wine tastings. Dates TBA.

WHY?
According to Feeding America, 1 in 11 people are currently facing hunger in New Jersey. By building a network of committed volunteers, our Ho-Ho-Kus community can come together to make a significant difference. Our garden will use organic and sustainable methods as we work to grow a healthier future.

HOW?
No experience needed! Have fun growing and donating veggies!

The initiative heavily relies on volunteers who can participate in various garden activities such as planting, weeding, and harvesting, or in distributing the produce. By building a network of committed volunteers, the Ho-Ho-Kus community can come together to make a difference! Training is provided; your enthusiasm and dedication are valued more than gardening expertise!

     Volunteer coordinators are gardeners who commit to working in the garden on a regular schedule throughout the growing season. 
Interested in becoming a volunteer coordinator? Email Allie at communitygarden@ho-ho-kusboro.com 

     Volunteers may sign up to work in the garden (planting, weeding, harvesting), or distribute the weekly crop. Volunteers may sign up for one shift or multiple shifts. 

Interested in volunteering? Sign up here! 

WANT TO VOLUNTEER, BUT NOT SURE WHEN?
Pop in during the growing season!
Check SignUp Genius For Open Hours
Tuesday and Sunday Mornings
Thursday Evenings

 

GARDEN RULES:

  1. All produce will be donated in and around our community and will also be offered to our residents on select Farm Days.
  2. Respect the garden and the people and food in it.
  3. Supervise young gardeners.
  4. Lock the garden gate before leaving.
  5. Put away tools and lock the shed.
  6. Let a coordinator know when your harvest is ready to be donated.

 

A COMMUNITY EFFORT:
Sincere thanks to our incredible Ho-Ho-Kus DPW for their efforts in constructing the HHK Community Garden. We are grateful for their skilled construction and attention to detail. Donations from local businesses and individuals are helping to support this community project: Kuiken Brothers Company Inc., Green-Way Irrigation, CortZen Out Door Decor, SJS Lawn Care Services, Chase Garden Design, SiteOne Landscape Supply, the Portanova and Lewis families.