Community Gardens

COMMUNITY GARDENS PROGRAM

Open to North End residents. Program is beneficial for physical activity, organic gardening, food access education and social interaction.

Locations:

• 240 Burlington Street East (at Wellington Street)
• 100 Burton Street (Corner of Douglas Street)

Meeting Times:
May to October - Gardeners have access to gardens throughout growing season. Special information and hands-on sessions offered throughout the season.

Goals of Program:

• To provide space for growing vegetables organically.
• To provide information on affordable food access, growing methods, storage and preserving.
• To encourage social opportunities for newcomers and those who are socially isolated.

Description of Program (activities, participants, etc.):

• Individual garden plots are available for $10.00 per season.
• All tools, organic fertilizers and organic pest controls are provided. Some seedlings and seeds provided.
• Workshops and general information sessions on organic gardening, trips to u-pick farms and preserving sessions are offered prior to and during the growing season.

For more information, please contact:
Lexi Van Harten: 905-523-6611 ext. 3007