Support the Garden

Every little bit goes back into the ground.

This garden runs on the generosity of people who believe in what's happening here. Whether you give money, tools, or a bag of seeds -- you're part of what makes it work.

How to Give

Your donation goes directly to the garden.

Hoosick Community Garden is a community organization working toward official 501(c)(3) nonprofit status -- and every cent donated stays in this community. We use donations to buy seeds for the free library, maintain the garden beds, run community events, and keep the whole thing going season after season.

We're not a big organization with overhead and administrative costs. It's mostly Kaila, a crew of volunteers, and a lot of people who just want to grow something good.

If you'd like to support the garden, use the link below. It takes two minutes and it makes a real difference.

What the Garden Needs

The wishlist.

Sometimes the best way to help isn't money -- it's the stuff you already have sitting in your garage. Here's what we can always use. If you have any of these, we'd genuinely love to have them. Drop them at the garden or reach out and we'll figure out a time.

Seeds

  • Vegetable seeds of any kind
  • Flower seeds (especially pollinators)
  • Herb seeds
  • Heirloom and open-pollinated varieties
  • Seed envelopes and small paper bags

Hand Tools

  • Trowels and hand cultivators
  • Pruning shears and snips
  • Hoes and rakes
  • Watering cans
  • Garden gloves (any size)
  • Kneeling pads

Soil and Amendments

  • Bags of potting mix or garden soil
  • Compost (bagged or bulk)
  • Perlite or vermiculite
  • Mulch
  • Fertilizer (organic preferred)

Building Supplies

  • Lumber (untreated, for garden beds)
  • Screws, bolts, and hardware
  • Fencing and posts
  • Chicken wire or hardware cloth
  • Bricks and pavers

Other Useful Things

  • Wheelbarrow or garden cart
  • Buckets and containers
  • Plant markers and labels
  • Reference books on gardening, composting, or food preservation
  • Pots and seed starting trays

Have something to donate? Reach out at hoosickcommunitygarden@gmail.com or drop it off at the garden on Wilson Hill Rd.

Take What You Need

Free for the taking.

Sometimes generous community members drop off extra fruits, vegetables, plants, or garden supplies that the garden doesn't need. Rather than let good things go to waste, we set them out for anyone in the community to take. Stop by often to see what's available. If you have something to share, bring it by. That's what neighbors are for.