Ben Jones Community Gardens Donation List

The Ben Jones Community Gardens (BJCG) at The HUUB provide fresh, local produce, and beautiful greenspace for Orange residents, even adding a Garden Studio just for the residents. The spaces at BJCG are filled with local plants, lively pollinators, and friendly faces perfect for learning about nature and connecting with the community. A community garden is a community effort, and we need your help for BJCG to reach its fullest potential! Consider donating items from this list to support our work making Orange a greener city. Contact haile@orangehuub.org with questions or for more information.

  • General
    • Bricks
    • Broom & dustpan
    • Calendar to track seeding, transplanting, and harvesting schedule
    • Cardboard boxes
    • Compost
    • Compost bags or Leaf/Lawn bags
    • Dry Erase board w/dry erase markers
    • Folding tables
    • Garbage cans 
    • Gloves
    • Handbroom
    • Harvesting baskets/trays
    • Harvesting knives
    • Seeding trays or cups (variety of sizes needed depending on plant being grown; can also use disposable cups)
    • Shelves
    • Small plastic storage containers
    • Milkcrates
    • Organic potting soil
    • Painters tape
    • Permanent markers
    • Pots
    • Pruners
    • Rainwater containers
    • Tarps
    • Tomato cages (2-3)
    • Twine
    • Woodchips/Mulch
  • Outdoor greenhouse
    • Greenhouse kit
    • Outdoor Shade fabric
  • Indoor greenhouse section in basement
    • Fans
    • Grow & heat lamps
    • Insulation
    • Power surge cords
    • Wood
  • Cuttings, Plants, Seeds
    • Fruit trees/bushes or their cuttings
    • Native NJ Plants
    • Organic seeds/saved seeds from local growers
    • Some suggested seeds and plants:
      • Anise Hyssop, Basil, Bee balm/Bergamot, Chamomile, Collard Greens, Eggplant, Fennel, Lavender, Lettuce, Iris, Peppers, Sunflower, Red and White Clover, Rosemary, Squash, Sunflower, Thyme, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Yarrow
  • Labor
    • Carpentry
    • Compost drop-off/pick up
    • Garden maintenance (no gardening experience necessary!)

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