About the Garden

Looking to learn more about the Flatbush Community Garden?

Here’s some information and history:

• The Flatbush Community Garden is a member-run community garden located on private land near Albemarle and Buckingham Roads.

• The Garden was founded by Susan Siegel and launched with other community residents in Summer 2008.

• Operated first as a project of Sustainable Flabush from 2008-2009, the Garden became independent in 2010.

• Our mission: create a space for neighbors of all ages and cultures to come together to create a community-led organic garden; to grow fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers in a space that fosters unity and pride within the community while supporting healthy eating and local sustainable agriculture.

• The landowner has generously agreed to lend an area of her backyard for use by the Garden. The Garden is responsible for paying for all costs associated with the Garden, including water, tools, compost, and insurance.

• The catchment area for Garden membership is: Ocean Parkway to Ocean Avenue and Avenue H to Parkside Avenue.

• The Garden has both raised beds (plots) and communal areas for gardening.

• Although some members may choose to be have individual plots, not all members do. All members contribute to the upkeep of the Garden.

• Due to space constraints and limited hours, Garden membership is limited to 60.

• Our current rules and regulations can be viewed here.

• Interested in joining? We currently have a waiting list, but if you would like to be added to the waiting list or have any additional questions about the Garden, please email us at flatbushcommunitygarden@gmail.com.