Community Gardens

A Community Garden is a group of people coming together to nurture, develop, and sustain a growing space in their community. This type of garden reflects the area it serves; engaging, educating, building and strengthening community in a significant way.  There are over 90 community garden sites now operating throughout the Capital region promoting local, organically grown food; healthy and active lifestyles; and safer, more vibrant and connected communities.

Our Vision: A community garden in every neighbourhood.

Community Garden Program Purpose: 

• We provide support, assistance, and encouragement through the process of starting community gardens;
• We connect to, and with, existing community gardens; and
• We respond to emerging needs of all community gardens and gardeners.

Community Garden Program Guiding Principles:

• Community gardens are community owned, operated, and maintained.
• Community gardens are stronger when connected to each other.
• Community groups that are empowered develop and maintain sustainable and resilient gardens.
• Community gardens are richer and more rewarding when they reflect the diversity of the community.
• Community gardens play an important role in demonstrating environmental stewardship.

Community Awards:

2016 Community Garden Awards - Check out this years nominations for the best community garden and submit your vote! (page under construction)

...Starting a community garden

Locations

For more information on individual garden locations click their name in the garden list or their location on the map: