Community Gardens

4 ft. x 4 ft. raised gardening plot - $15

4 ft. x 8 ft. gardening plot: $25

You can plant a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowering plants in your community garden plot.

The following plants are prohibited:

• Poisonous plants
• Plants that cause excessive shading
• Invasive plants that may spread to other plots

Gardeners are responsible for maintaining their garden plots throughout the season, including watering, pruning, harvesting, and pest/disease control.

You will need to follow these maintenance guidelines for your garden plot:

• Ensure that you tend to your plot throughout the season.
• Weed your plot regularly.
• Clean out your plot at the end of the season and place debris in the compost bin.
• If a garden is neglected for two weeks, the gardener will be given notice. If the garden is not taken care of by the end of the third week, the community gardener agreement will become null and void.

Please follow these guidelines when using the community garden:

• Be respectful of other gardeners, the environment and the neighbourhood.
• Do not pick flowers or vegetables from other garden plots.
• Pets are not allowed in the garden area.
• Please conserve water.

You will need to bring the following items to begin and maintain your garden:

• Seeds and plants to start the garden
• Gardening tools
• Soil amendments
• Small Potting Shed

The following items are available at the community gardens:

• Delineated plots
• Ready-to-work soil
• Water
• A composting site
• Watering can
• Hand sanitizer dispenser

Gardening can help reduce your carbon footprint by reducing packaging and transportation costs.

Here are a few health benefits of gardening:

• Gardening provides fresh and nutritious food for you and your family
• Great form of exercise
• Outdoor activity in the sun and fresh air
• Meet new gardeners and learn from each other