Edison Celebrates Grand Opening Of First Community Garden

EDISON, NJ — On Tuesday, the Edison community came together to celebrate the grand opening of the community garden.

The fenced-in garden features a pergola, 34 beds for fruits and vegetables, and includes four raised, accessible beds for disabled individuals.

The Edison Community Garden Initiative is a subset of the nonprofit Beautiful Edison. The organization will operate the garden.

The garden is the first in a series of Swales Park renovations announced by Mayor Sam Joshi earlier this year. Joshi plans to expand the community garden program in the coming years, establishing more gardens throughout the township.

“It’s my aim to create public spaces and programming where residents can connect with themselves and the earth," Joshi said in a statement. "In a world that may feel disconnected and distracted, it's the spaces like these – the community gardens, the pickleball courts, the public parks – where we can build unity, compassion, and understanding.”

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