Crown Heights in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A Place for City Kids to Grow Since 1914

The Childrens Garden

— Brooklyn Botanic Garden —

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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 13, 2022

1. A Place for City Kids to Grow Since 1914 Marker

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Reserved for children enrolled in our education programs, this historic garden represents the first of its kind anywhere in the world. Here, kids ages 2 to 17 sow, tend, and harvest their own crops.

The Frances M. Miner Children's Garden House, built in 1917, contains tools — some more than a century old — used by young gardeners. Miss Miner educated children here from 1930 to 1973, enhancing the lives of thousands of young people.

"I believe that students, especially beginners in this adventure, should be participants rather than spectators."
— Frances M. Miner

Erected by Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.

Location. 40° 39.881′ N, 73° 57.709′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Crown Heights. Marker can be reached from Flatbush Avenue north of Empire Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1022 Washington Ave, Brooklyn NY 11225, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Shelby White and Leon Levy Water Garden (a few steps from this marker); Children's Garden

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Children's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Aquatic Plants for Aquatic Birds (within shouting distance of this marker); Dasheen (within shouting distance of this marker); Living Land Acknowledgement (within shouting distance of this marker); Eddoe (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginger (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 13, 2022

2. A Place for City Kids to Grow Since 1914 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.