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Edgewood Community Garden at Cherry Woods

In 2011, folks from the Friends of the Pawtuxet and the Pawtuxet Village Farmer’s Market, along with a few very determined local residents, established the first community garden in Cranston. The Edgewood Community Garden at Cherry Woods sits atop a reclaimed parking lot at the Edgewood Highland Elementary School. There are thirty-three 4′ x 16′ garden plots for area residents to grow organic products for personal use.

This garden exists through the dedication of a hardcore band of neighborhood volunteers. An experimental plot in the garden helps supports school programs that raise interest about growing food. Next efforts include installing new fencing around the garden and landscaping with native vegetation during the summer of 2017.

The on-going assistance of the City of Cranston has been critical to the success of the Edgewood Community Garden at Cherry Woods. The Department of Public Works initially removed and disposed of the asphalt parking lot, on which the above-ground planting beds are placed. The City also provided soil and for the raised beds and mulch was donated by Tom’s Trees. The City also collects garden debris on an on-going basis and provided a much-needed outdoor water source for gardeners. A garden shed was purchased in 2016 with City impact funds, which provides for storage and a work area for gardeners.

For current Edgewood Community Garden at Cherry Woods activities, please visit their Facebook page.

Edgewood Community Garden at Cherry Woods

About the Land Trust

West Bay Land TrustThe West Bay Land Trust was formed back in 1999 to save historic farmland and woodland acreage in western Cranston from commercial development. We maintain the Cranston Historic Farm Route Loop, Knight Farm Trail, and many other projects. [Read More]

The West Bay Land Trust

P.O. Box 2205
Cranston, RI 02905
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The Land Trust Network

  • The West Bay Land Trust of Cranston, Rhode Island:
  • West Bay Land Trust
  • Friends of the Pawtuxet
  • Pawtuxet Village Farmer's Market

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