New Haven and Hamden gardeners, with a range of gardening experience, enjoy raising vegetables and flowers in the Edgerton Community Gardens. Besides an enthusiasm for gardening and a desire to be part of a gardening community, prospective gardeners must be committed to the upkeep of their plots and fulfill a two hour community work requirement during the growing
months.

Those lacking experience are given instruction and advice hroughout the season. There is also an annual rental fee of $35 and a required membership to the Edgerton Park Conservancy.

Generally the gardening season begins in early April and extends to mid-October although gardeners may use their plots all year round. People get to know one another while tending their plots throughout the season, staffing the Community Garden table at Sunday in the Park or attending occasional potluck dinners.