Neighbors, gardeners, and community leaders gathered in East Germantown on May 14 to celebrate the grand reopening of the Nicholson Church Lane Community Garden (NCLCG), a cherished neighborhood green space that has connected residents through…
For decades, the Oakford Street garden has quietly stood as a testament to persistence, care, and community spirit. At the heart of it all is its longtime coordinator and manager Ms. Lydia Wilkins, who has…
Aspen Farms is a testament to the dedication, knowledge, and passion that exists within the Mill Creek community of West Philadelphia. In 1975, Esther Williams gathered neighbors to clean up a vacant lot across the…
The Nicholson Church Lane Community Garden was founded in 1978 under the leadership of Chris and Helen Nicholson. They had a vision for 234-48 East Church Lane, where rowhomes had been demolished to make space for…
This summer, the Neighborhood Gardens Trust was thrilled to acquire and preserve a key property at the Farm on Florence, a community garden located in the Kingsessing neighborhood in Southwest Philadelphia, making it NGT’s 54th…
On January 31, NGT kicked off the new year with the preservation of the Peace Garden, our 53rd protected green space! The Peace Garden was created in 2001 under the auspices of New Jerusalem Now…
The Pulaski Zeralda Garden has been a beautiful, thriving community garden in the Southwest Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia for 35 years. This GivingTuesday, you can help secure its future for generations to come. NGT has…
This growing season, NGT expanded its partnership with John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge and the Audubon Society to bring hands-on technical support, education, and native plants to create new pollinator gardens at the Five Loaves…
There is an innate synergy between art and nature. Go on a tour of any art museum, and you will encounter painting after painting of picturesque natural landscapes. The other side is true, too. Talk…
Viola Street Community Garden, founded almost 50 years ago, is one of Philadelphia’s oldest community gardens. Its neighborhood of East Parkside has lacked resources and investment for many years, with 86% African American and over…