Support
Jefferson Market Garden

Why Your Gift Matters

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Horticultural & Plant Stewardship

Your donation supports the cultivation and stewardship of Jefferson Market Garden’s landscape.

• Expert Garden Design: Since 1999, our horticulturist, Susan Sipos, has curated a blend of native and ornamental species, reflecting seasonal beauty throughout the year.

• Sustainable Practices: Our commitment to organic gardening methods ensures a healthy and thriving environment for future generations.

• Special Botanical Projects: A dedication to nurturing unique plant species such as the compass plant, which took seven years to flourish and helps sustain our pond ecosystem, helps diversify the Garden.

 

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Environmental Stewardship & Wildlife Habitat

Your help allows us to maintain an ecosystem designed for all living things, from people to birds to frogs.

• Certified Wildlife Habitat: A safe and nurturing environment for birds, bees, butterflies, and urban wildlife.

• Designed for Migration: Seasonal plantings and habitat features support migratory birds and pollinators on their journeys.

• Pollinator-Friendly Plantings: Native species like milkweed provide essential food sources for monarch butterflies and bees.

• Pond Ecosystem: A critical water source sustains birds, butterflies, amphibians, and fish, enriching the biodiversity of the garden.

• Sustainable Soil Enrichment: Our innovative worm composting program enhances soil health, creating a thriving balance for plants and wildlife alike.

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Education

Your generosity helps us inspire and educate.

• School Programs: Children from local public schools aged 2–10 explore plant life, the garden cycle, and environmental stewardship through hands-on activities like butterfly and ladybug releases, scavenger hunts, and planting projects

• Senior Outreach: Workshops provide meaningful opportunities for seniors to engage with nature and neighbors.

• Special Presentations: Guest speakers from all over the city share their expertise on issues from gardens to the environment to history.

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Daily Operations

Your contributions ensure that our team can maintain the Garden for all to enjoy.

• Welcoming thousands of local and global visitors annually, with 2,500-3,800 visitors weekly during our season. 

• Keeping gates open, fountains clean, and community spaces safe and inviting.

• Offering essentials like dog water bowls and treats, and stickers for young visitors.

 

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Community Impact

Jefferson Market Garden is more than a garden—it is the heart of our neighborhood. 

• Volunteer Opportunities: Neighbors and friends work side by side, fostering and nurturing the Garden. 

• Free Public Events: Our concerts, seasonal celebrations, and annual family pumpkin giveaway bring neighbors together, creating moments of connection.

• Senior Socialization: A welcoming environment where older adults can engage with nature, participate as a volunteer, and connect with others in a meaningful way.

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Whether it’s a quiet moment on a bench or a spontaneous conversation among visitors, the Garden remains your oasis in Greenwich Village.