Community Gardens across Brooklyn are ameliorating their spaces this year as they extract inspiration from one another in a healthy, supportive manner.
The Kosciuszko Garden for instance has recently reopened after nearly a decade of existing in a secluded manner on the block that exists between Marcus Garvey and Lewis. From unique arrangements that derive from objects that can be found within your fridge to their upcycling of furniture— this garden curates an immersive experience that a creative eye directs.
Functional windchimes are being made using parts of vehicles various would consider “trash”.
Tables are being turned upside down and deemed “tasting tables”, as they permit the growing of tomatoes and other seeds that the garden members placed. Bird homes are being made from milk cartons that are coated with polyethylene– the plastic that deems it waterproof. Finding a mendable meaning for the milk carton unintentionally reduces the amount of plastics and microplastics that would enter either our landfills or streams.
The evolution of community gardens within NYC is notable and implements charming, repurposed trinkets that grant them the ingenious personalities of those who dedicate their time to maintaining the spaces.
Creativity is inspiring and hopefully the interactions made with community gardens increase so that members of the community can have their efforts appreciated in exchange for presenting a potential catalyst for future artistic, environmental projects
Blog written by CUNY Launch interns Summer 2024