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!)