The Neighborhood Gardens Trust…
acquires and preserves community gardens and shared open space in order to enhance the quality of life in Philadelphia neighborhoods. With more than 30 gardens, NGT is a leader in sustaining local green space and advancing community gardening.
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The Fourth Annual COMMUNITY GARDENS DAY will take place on Saturday, June 17th, 2017 (rain date June 18th). From tranquil spots filled with flowers and trees to bountiful vegetable gardens that produce healthy food, there are hundreds of community gardens across Philadelphia. Community Gardens Day is a celebration of these shared open spaces, which bring […] NGT has completed a strategic garden acquisition study made possible through a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The study strategically identifies and prioritizes gardens for preservation to provide maximum benefit for the city and its residents. NGT worked with PHS, the Reinvestment Fund – […] The 3rd Annual COMMUNITY GARDENS DAY will take place on Saturday, June 18, 2016. On the cusp of summer, Community Gardens Day is a celebration of the shared growing spaces which bring so many benefits to Philadelphia. The Neighborhood Gardens Trust is excited to celebrate the importance of community gardens to Philadelphia, to its communities […] The Neighborhood Gardens Trust is working with the new Philadelphia Land Bank to support their shared goals around the development and preservation of urban agriculture and open space. The Land Bank board recently authorized a contract with NGT to assist in the review and assessment of the City’s current expressions of interest for community gardens, […] Enchantment Theatre Company has selected the Neighborhood Gardens Trust as the winner of its 2015 Eden Award. Since 2009, Enchantment has presented this award to an individual or organization that exemplifies the values that guide Enchantment – imagination, originality, transformation and community. This award will be presented at the opening performance of Enchantment’s newest original […]Community Gardens Day 2017
Neighborhood Gardens Trust releases Priority Acquisition Plan
Community Gardens Day 2016 is June 18
Philadelphia Land Bank Approves Contract with NGT
Enchantment Theatre Company Selects Neighborhood Gardens Trust as the Recipient of the 2015 Eden Award
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