Welcome to the Ithaca Community Gardens!

The Ithaca Community Gardens is a not-for-profit membership organization devoted to furthering community food self-sufficiency. We provide support and encouragement for gardeners, including garden tools and soil amendments, an orientation to our resources and activities, mentoring, and events. When you join the Gardens you become part of a vibrant community of gardeners and other area residents with interests in food policy and food justice.

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About Us
Mission & Values Leadership & Board History Food Empowerment
Membership
Become a Member Member Application Plot Map & Directions Orientation Document
Service Contribution
Report Service Hours Service Info Committees
Partnerships
Food Donations Community Support
Resources
Soil Testing Gardening Tips Bindweed Common Invasives
Policies
Gardener Agreement Garden Rules Bylaws

Gardening News

  • As of February 2026 there are plots available in the Gardens. If you would like to get on our waitlist for spring, apply for a plot.
  • WORKDAYS: We held regular workdays the second Sunday of July, August, & September, from 10 am to noon. Because we are all volunteer-run, everyone who is able is encouraged to attend as many workdays as possible, to share the work and join the fun. 
  • ALTERNATE WORKDAYS sometimes happen, if/when gardener volunteers organize them, set the date & time, and announce them on our email list.
  • DONATE LEAVES: Donation of bags of leaves (preferably no black walnut) much appreciated. Put bags near where they will be used, or by compost area on either side of Gardens, look for signs.
  • BOARD MEETINGS: These occur once a month from 6-7:30. The ICG Board’s next meeting is December 9, 6-7:30 pm, at Third Street Meeting House on Third & Madison. Gardeners are welcome to attend board meetings; you can confirm the next meeting information via secretary@ithacacommunitygardens.org. Meeting minutes are also available on request from the board secretary.
  • Free Weekly Wellness Tuesdays are planned for 2026. 
  • The next in-person orientation sessions for all gardeners and their plot partners will be announced for spring 2026; until then an orientation document is available. Email any questions to ronliso@ithacacommunitygardens.org.

DONATE TO THE GARDENS

We serve the entire Ithaca community, especially those who live in low-income and marginalized communities. We contribute over 1000 pounds of fresh produce to local organizations every year. But it’s not for free. Our costs include providing water (our biggest expense), organic compost and manure, well-maintained power and hand tools, cover crop seeds, and more.

We need your help. Let’s build a healthy, happy community together. Consider a donation today!

Please use the notes section to specify the purpose for your donation.

Note: Prospective gardeners who don’t yet have a plot DO NOT PAY here. Instead, simply Apply for a Garden Plot to get on our wait list, then we will send you more details.