The Woodbridge Township Department of Public Works (DPW) – Parks Division, has completed installation of several Community Garden planting beds at public spaces throughout the Township.  The Community Gardens, maintained by the Woodbridge Township Environmental Commission, include 8’ x 10’ planting beds surrounded by chicken wire fencing to keep rabbits and other plant-loving animals away from the garden(s).  Each planting bed received more than 12 inches of 100 percent organic soil and mulch to support the growth of a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs including: tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, cucumbers, squash and other summer seasonal plantings.  The Environmental Commission has also installed soaker hoses, maintains a weekly watering schedule and members weeding a tilling the garden.  Approximately 100-150 pounds of organic vegetables and herbs are estimated to be harvested this growing season – all of the vegetables, fruits and herbs will be donated to the St. James Church food pantry through the We Feed Woodbridge program. Additionally, given planned future expansion of the growing beds, the Environmental Commission plans to share the produce with the food pantry at Trinity Episcopal Church.