History
The Codding Farm at 217 High Street has been the family homestead for two separate families, both of which became the leading names in the jewelry industry over two centuries. In 2001, Susanne Lestage sold the land, which consisted of 58 acres and buildings, to the town of North Attleboro.
In 2006, the property was divided and the Historical Commission was given stewardship of the house, barn and 3.8 acres of the land. The Commission constructed 25 raised garden beds in 2013 to form the Community Gardens. The Town of North Attleboro welcomed the North Attleborough Community Gardens team, who took over operations and funding for the garden space. In 2017, the gardens became an official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The team moved the garden beds directly behind the historic house and expanded the footprint to 31 beds.
At the end of 2019, we formed a new team and have continued to support the community with garden plots, maintenance of the land, and donations of fresh produce to Our Open Umbrella's Fuel for the Weekend Program and Lenore's Pantry. We had great plans for the 2020 growing season, but they were put on hold because of the pandemic. The gardens were not opened for the season until June, but happy gardeners soon filled every available bed.
In 2006, the property was divided and the Historical Commission was given stewardship of the house, barn and 3.8 acres of the land. The Commission constructed 25 raised garden beds in 2013 to form the Community Gardens. The Town of North Attleboro welcomed the North Attleborough Community Gardens team, who took over operations and funding for the garden space. In 2017, the gardens became an official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The team moved the garden beds directly behind the historic house and expanded the footprint to 31 beds.
At the end of 2019, we formed a new team and have continued to support the community with garden plots, maintenance of the land, and donations of fresh produce to Our Open Umbrella's Fuel for the Weekend Program and Lenore's Pantry. We had great plans for the 2020 growing season, but they were put on hold because of the pandemic. The gardens were not opened for the season until June, but happy gardeners soon filled every available bed.