Ogden’s End is situated at the corner of Cuneo Place and Ogden Avenue in the Heights section of Jersey City. Once an illegal dumping ground for construction and household waste, the land is now undergoing a vibrant rebirth as a community garden and public space.
The effort is being led by two local non-profits: The Riverview Neighborhood Association and Farms in the Heights Inc. who first adopted the lot in 2012.
Ogden's End consists of four distinct garden areas. The first is a flowering perennial garden. Visitors can relax and enjoy a breathtaking view of dozens of flowering plants plus the world-class mural "Pronkstilleven" painted by street artist Gaia. The second area is an organic food garden. Featuring ten raised beds, there are no private plots and all crops are grown communally and shared with volunteers. The third section is a living herb wall that runs across the property. Visitors are encouraged to take regular clippings home and make suggestions as to which herbs they wish to see planted. And lastly, the southernmost section of the garden is a nursery with 15 varieties of local trees. These will eventually be transplanted througout Janet Moore and Riverview Parks.
Our vision is for truly open and inviting urban space. The gate is never locked throughout the spring, summer and fall and we encourage all community residents to enjoy the garden. The work being done is extensive and all our laborers are all volunteers. Whether you can donate your time, your money or your resources, we would be honored if you could join us in our endeavor.
tomatoes, cucumbers, mosquitos
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