The Learning Garden
This garden is located next to the existing playground next Field 61-62. You can identify the entry to the garden by the two animal topiaries at the gate. The garden is 6,000 sq.ft composed of 42 raised beds, 20 in- ground beds and a garden of the four senses. The raised beds and in-ground beds are planted each year with organic vegetables, such as Dragon Carrots, Purple Queen Bush Beans, Petite Pois Precoville, Little Gem Baby Romaine and Bambino Eggplant. Each year the garden is organized around different themes. In 2010, the vegetable garden featured Baby Garden, Asian Garden, Cutting Garden, Ratouille Garden, Italian Garden and Mexican Garden. The garden uses only sustainable methods and includes different systems of composting, rainwater collection and beneficial insect to fight disease. The Four Senses Garden is an area built around fragrance, touch, smell and sight. The Learning Garden is maintained by The Randall’s Island Sports Foundation.
For information on arranging a school trip to The Learning Garden click here.
For a little more information on The Learning Garden click here.
If you want to volunteer to work in one of the gardens, please contact: phyllis.odessey@parks.nyc.gov
