Nestled in the heart of Provincetown, Massachusetts, the Browne Street Community Garden and Conservation Park, affectionately known as “B Street Garden,” offers a unique haven for both nature and community engagement. Established in 2009, this 2.29-acre space located at 6-R Browne Street (accessible between 14 and 8 Browne St.) serves as a vibrant center for community-based agriculture, open space preservation, and outdoor recreation. It’s a testament to the spirit of Provincetown, providing a green lung within the town and fostering a sense of shared stewardship.
About B Street Garden & Conservation Park
The B Street Garden is more than just a garden; it’s a carefully considered landscape that blends cultivated plots with naturalized areas. Beyond the community garden itself, the property features a diverse ecosystem of native and introduced plants, alongside a deep emergent marsh and shrub swamp wetlands. Its strategic location, bordering the expansive Shank Painter Pond and other conservation lands, amplifies its ecological value. This proximity makes the B Street area a crucial resource for local residents and the diverse wildlife that thrives in the surrounding wetlands. Officially inaugurated on May 1, 2010, the B Street Garden and Conservation Park warmly welcomes gardeners, visitors keen to explore nature, beekeepers contributing to local pollination, and anyone with a passion for the outdoors to experience and appreciate this beautiful community space.
Exploring the B Street Garden Experience
At the heart of the park lies the community garden, a dynamic area where members cultivate their own designated plots, each reflecting individual gardening styles and the eclectic character of Provincetown itself. Visitors are invited to wander through and admire over 70 garden plots, showcasing a rich tapestry of vegetables, flowers, and various plants flourishing side-by-side. Beyond its horticultural appeal, B Street Garden is also a haven for bird enthusiasts. Its location adjacent to Shank Painter Pond makes it a prime birding spot, offering opportunities to observe local and migratory species in a natural setting.
The garden area is thoughtfully organized into more than 70 individual plots, including five raised beds designed for accessible gardening. Reflecting its popularity and the strong community interest in gardening, there’s typically a waitlist for those hoping to secure a garden plot. Plots do become available periodically, but prospective gardeners should anticipate a potential wait of two or more growing seasons. Gardeners contribute a modest annual fee and dedicate time to communal work projects within the garden to maintain their plots and the shared spaces. Detailed garden rules, including workday requirements, are readily available for review to ensure a harmonious and productive gardening environment for all members.
Joining and Renewing at B Street Garden
For those interested in becoming a part of the B Street Garden community and obtaining a garden plot, a waitlist is available for new members. If you are a Massachusetts resident and wish to add your name to the list, you can submit an online application by clicking HERE. New users of the Town’s online service center will be guided to create an account. It’s recommended to review the current garden rules, accessible via the provided link, before applying. Please note that garden rules are regularly updated and subject to change. Applicants will be contacted when a plot becomes available and they are next on the waitlist. Current gardeners looking to renew their plots annually can also do so online through HERE. Eligible members will be directed to a payment portal and asked to agree to the B Street Community Garden terms and conditions, which should be reviewed for any seasonal updates. Renewal notifications are typically sent via email when the renewal period opens.
For any inquiries, please reach out to the Conservation Agent, Melyssa Millett, via email by clicking here or by phone at 508-487-7000 ext. 571.
| B-Street Garden Rules and Pledge (PDF) | “Grow Time Take One” – Mini-Documentary of the B-Street Garden | “Grow Time Take Two: – The second installment of the Mini-Documentary | “Grow Time Take Three: – The third installment |
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| 2023 B Street Garden Advisory Group members: Jim McGuire, Lory Santos, Keith Hunt, Anthony Iannacci, Joseph Asermely, Ken Balon |
