Gardens for Charlestown

Gardens for Charlestown One of Boston’s oldest community gardens, maintained by its 60+ members, supported by the generosity of our friends and neighbors, and open to the public.

Mission
The Gardens for Charlestown is educational and charitable, focusing on improving lives of people in Charlestown and producing something of value from the land itself. It was incorporated in 1980 as charitable 501(c)3 non-profit, whose purpose is to promote community pride, gardening, and green space in Charlestown. It is a unique green space that is communally cultivated and cared for, con

sisting of individually worked plots and communally-tended gardens that contribute to the neighborhood. Its unique characteristics of accessibility to neighbors and the public at large make it a well-maintained park-like green space for walks and enjoying nature. In recognition of the importance of community stewardship, the Garden runs several events throughout the year.

The Magnolia tree at the heart of a Gardens is always one of the first trees to blossom and signals that spring is here!...
04/11/2026

The Magnolia tree at the heart of a Gardens is always one of the first trees to blossom and signals that spring is here!

SPRING! Crocuses belong to the Iridaceae (Iris) family, with over 90 species found across Europe, North Africa, and Asia...
03/21/2026

SPRING! Crocuses belong to the Iridaceae (Iris) family, with over 90 species found across Europe, North Africa, and Asia. These plants are geophytes, meaning they grow from underground corms, similar to bulbs, that store nutrients to survive harsh winters. #02129

So happy to see these snowdrops as we spring forward!
03/08/2026

So happy to see these snowdrops as we spring forward!

It is hard to believe that the official start of the 2026 GfC season is less than five weeks away! Members - please chec...
01/27/2026

It is hard to believe that the official start of the 2026 GfC season is less than five weeks away! Members - please check your email and complete the renewal process. Renewal requests will close on February 4th (no exceptions)

The snow has started! Stay safe and warm as we all hunker down for this winter storm ❄️❄️❄️ #02129
01/25/2026

The snow has started! Stay safe and warm as we all hunker down for this winter storm ❄️❄️❄️ #02129

Wishing all of our Members, Plot Sharers, friends, and neighbors a very Happy Holidays! ♥️
12/23/2025

Wishing all of our Members, Plot Sharers, friends, and neighbors a very Happy Holidays! ♥️

Holiday wreaths - lovingly decorated by our Members - will be available for purchase on Sunday (12/7) from 12-4 . Swing ...
12/06/2025

Holiday wreaths - lovingly decorated by our Members - will be available for purchase on Sunday (12/7) from 12-4 . Swing by to pick up some holiday cheer while supporting GfC!
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It is Giving Tuesday and Gardens for Charlestown is kicking off its 2025 Annual Appeal. Each year, we ask our Members, f...
12/02/2025

It is Giving Tuesday and Gardens for Charlestown is kicking off its 2025 Annual Appeal. Each year, we ask our Members, friends, and neighbors to consider making a donation to support our mission, which focuses on green space preservation, education, and community engagement. organization. You can make a donation using the link in our bio ⬆️ Thanks to all who contribute to GfC!
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Next Sunday, December 7th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Gardens for Charlestown will once again be having a wreath sale. These be...
11/28/2025

Next Sunday, December 7th from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Gardens for Charlestown will once again be having a wreath sale. These beautiful balsam wreaths will be lovingly decorated by our Members and all proceeds will benefit Gardens for Charlestown
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Asters are an essential late-season food source for our pollinators. As an aside, if you have visited the Gardens recent...
10/10/2025

Asters are an essential late-season food source for our pollinators. As an aside, if you have visited the Gardens recently, you may have noticed some changes to our apiaries. Upon inspection one of our hives was found to be queenless. In order to increase the chances of our hives surviving the winter, we have tried combined a smaller hive with a larger one. We’ll see if these two communities can come together Garden Tags

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It may not feel like Fall today, but temps are expected to dip later this week. Some of our plants and veggies can survi...
10/07/2025

It may not feel like Fall today, but temps are expected to dip later this week. Some of our plants and veggies can survive a light frost, but we urge our gardeners to keep an eye on the forecast and harvest what remains of their summer crop before Thursday night
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Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins (and fairies, firefighters, and farmers), Halloween in the Gardens is on October...
10/04/2025

Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins (and fairies, firefighters, and farmers), Halloween in the Gardens is on October 26th from. We’ll have our usual fun and games and advance tickets can be purchased on our website and the link in our bio 🎃
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499 Main Street At Bunker Hill St
Charlestown, MA
02129

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