COMMUNITY GARDEN

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Located in the Flats section of Plymouth Township, Earth Conservancy’s community garden has been a staple of the summer growing season for residents in the Lower South Valley.

At EC, we are committed to a “triple bottom line” – improving the environment, economy, and the well-being of communities in which we work. Our community garden, started in 2000, grew out of this philosophy, transforming former coal mining land into a healthy and productive space for residents. The garden, totaling a half-acre, is part of a large swath of farmland along the Susquehanna River in Plymouth Township. Upgrades were made to the site in 2021, supported by grants from the PA Department of Agriculture and Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation. In 2024, EC sold the property to a local farmer. Graciously, he will continue to host the garden going forward. We are thrilled to maintain this this valuable space, fostering environmental renewal and community connection.

Registration for EC’s Community Garden currently is OPEN. Plots are offered free-of-charge to Luzerne County residents, and include access to water. Plots are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis and assignments are limited by availability. Interested? For further information, email Elizabeth W. Hughes.