What’s Happening at FRESH?
FRESH New London hosts multiple community gardens around the city of New London. We use food to connect the community, encourage stewardship, inspire leaders and incite change.
Our popular “pay-what-you-can” produce table begins again on Saturday, 6/22! 10:00-12:00 every Saturday through the growing season at the Mercer St. Garden.
Fall Youth Program 2025 applications are closed!
Our seasonal youth programs are open to youth aged 14-20 with New London residents prioritized!
Youth will be compensated hourly at the adjusted minimum wage (which increased this year) through New London Youth Affairs every two weeks during programming.
The Golden Stool – Embrace Your Roots Exhibition
Original Source: Blackpast.org | October 21, 2018 by contributed by: Philip Ewusi The Golden Stool (full title, Sika Dwa Kofi) has been the symbol of power in Ashanti Kingdom since the 17th century. According to oral tradition, Okomfo Anokye, a High Priest and one of the two founders of the Ashanti Confederacy, conjured the Golden Stool, decorated with golden…
HOME COOKED GARDENS 6/6: RASTAFARI
Planted, filmed, and edited by JaQuis Ryan Thomas Lee, Crystal Christie, and Tajah Theodore. Crystal, Ja, and Tajah connected over their similar, yet different experiences of being from the Caribbean. With Crystal from Jamaica, Tajah from Haiti, and JaQuis from Guyana, they decided to plant out a bed inspired by Jerk Seasoning! All of the…
HOME COOKED GARDENS 5/6: Multicultural Mediterranean Mashup
Planted, filmed, edited, and narrated by Alexander Churis and Adriana Gashi Alexander and Adriana connected over their shared 1/2 Albanian heritage. Adriana is half Mexican and Alex is half Greek, and their bed celebrates the fusion of these cultures. What do you think of their bed?
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FRESH New London
Call us: 860-574-9006
Write to us: PO Box 285, New London, CT 06320