For about 50 years, the Granby Community Garden has played a quiet but meaningful role in Granby’s community life, offering residents a shared place to grow food, learn from one another, and stay connected to the land.
The garden’s story began in 1975, when the town first set aside land in Salmon Brook Park for community gardening. Over the decades, the garden has moved to several locations, including Holcomb Farm and ultimately to Ahren’s Park on Hungary Road, adapting as the town itself has changed. Today, the garden continues under the care of dedicated volunteer managers, carrying forward a long tradition of local stewardship.
Throughout its history, the garden has welcomed growers of all experience levels. Individual plots are supported by practical shared features, including onsite water access, composting areas, and well-organized walking aisles that make the space easy to navigate and maintain. These elements have helped create a garden that is both productive and accessible.
Beyond growing food for personal use, the garden has also supported the wider community. Produce donations have been shared in partnership with the Waste Not Want Not Community Kitchen, which hosts a free community meal every Wednesday, 4:30–6:30 p.m. at South Congregational Church on Salmon Brook Street.
Education and connection have long been part of the garden’s culture as well. During the off-season, gardeners gather for informal potlucks and lectures led by Master Gardeners, creating opportunities to share knowledge, reflect on past seasons and plan for the next.
As interest in local food, sustainability and community spaces continues to grow, the Granby Community Garden remains a lasting example of how shared land can bring people together season after season.
Garden plots are available to Granby residents for a seasonal fee of $10 per 20-by-20-foot plot. Additional plots are expected to be available this season. Residents interested in securing a plot or learning more about participation may contact the Granby Community Garden at deborahsroe@gmail.com