Community Garden In Marlboro Still Has Spots Open For Tending

MARLBORO, NJ — Springtime is coming, and if you resolve this is the year to spend more time in nature, consider tending a spot at the township's Community Garden.

The Community Garden has a few spaces left for residents interested in taking up the activity, the township says.

There is guidance to help get started in the program, which is operated by the Marlboro Shade Tree Committee.

The community garden is comprised of 106 individually assigned plots within a township park at 82 Tennent Road in the Morganville section, according to the township.

Garden fees are $40 for 40 square feet of space, $30 for seniors (60+), and $70 for 80 square feet of space, $50 for seniors. Non-residents should add $10 per plot to the above fees.

Plots are 12-inch raised beds with either 40 or 80 square feet of gardening space. Four of the plots are 24 inches in height to accommodate those with physical limitations, the township website says.

According to the township, garden features include a protective fence with locking gates, common pathways, compost bins, water hardware, common tool storage and seating areas.

Special gardens at the site include a perennial garden, a pollinator garden, a communal herb garden, and a monarch butterfly way-station.

See the website for more information on the program and for applying.