FAQ's
Our History + Mission
Hart to Hart Community Garden is a completely volunteer run green space in the heart of Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. In 1973 the City foreclosed on the three lots at 104-108 Hart St and promptly abandoned it. It was co-opted by neighbors in 1995 who worked tirelessly to clear out decades of junk and toxic materials and built it into what you see today. It is a GreenThumb garden which means it's under the umbrella of this program/NYC Parks Dept and is a public space. This provides the garden with such things as access to supplies, grants, administrative support and protection from real estate developers.
We aim to provide the neighborhood with a slice of nature in a bustling landscape. We firmly believe that our existence fosters community building and an opportunity to teach future generations how to be kind to ourselves, each other and the planet.
How do I join the garden?
We welcome new members when a plot becomes available.
You may join the waitlist by sending your full name and phone number to garden.harttohart@gmail.com.
Please note that plots are in high demand and as of now, it will likely be several years before your name is reached. To learn more about what membership entails, you can read more here.
We get it. Maybe membership isn't right for you but you still want to dig in the dirt sometimes!
Please reach out to garden.harttohart@gmail.com for opportunities or check our events list and just show up!
Can I volunteer?
When is the garden open? Can I just come in?
Officially on Saturdays and Sundays from 11a-4p. But whenever the gate is open, just come on in! Dogs are allowed and must remain on leash.
Do not let your dog relieve itself in any garden beds and please clean up its waste. Garden volunteers work tirelessly to maintain this space so please respect it.
Do you accept organic waste for composting?
Unfortunately we do not accept food scraps. Please drop them off at any of
these locations or order your curbside brown bin here or by calling 311.
We can take yard waste such as leaves, dead plants, potting soil, etc within reason.
(no weeds please).
Can I pick from the garden beds?
No, please don't. Garden beds belong to individual members and the fruits of their labor are theirs. If you are in need of food, here are lists of community fridges and food pantries.
Do you host workshops for my classroom/daycare/senior center/office/etc?
We can, just ask us!