Waterloo Region Community Gardens
Christopher Champlain Cultivating Community Garden (CCCG)
Garden Location: Percy Hill (where McDonald meets Champlain behind 125 Champlain Blvd)
No. of plots: 11
Plot Size: 7' x 20'
Cost per plot: $25.00
Services provided: Resources, water, topsoil, seeds and seasonal tilling spring and fall
Open to: The general public
These garden plots are tilled with fresh soil every spring. Native plants have been planted in surrounding perennial beds to keep it true to the area and in the 2012 planting season, CCCG is looking to plant fruit trees. The benches in the area allow residents, young and old, to sit and enjoy the progress of this garden. Planting with CCCG allows residents to come out, mingle with each other and produce some wonderful fresh vegetables for summer meals. Look for future information on canning, preserving, seed saving etc...
For more information contact:
Amanda Latourell 519-740-8565, email amandal@kinbridge.ca
Conestoga Acres College Garden
Sponsored by: Conestoga Students Inc., various retailers
Garden location: 850 Fountain Street South,Cambridge, Ontario N3H 0A8
Garden size: ~400 sq. m.
No. of plots: 9
Plot size: 3m x 12m
Cost per season: free
Services provided: Land, compost, water, some tools, guidance as time permits
Conestoga Acres is grassroots volunteer garden collaborative between students, staff and faculty, as well as the external community. The goal is to promote a holistic approach to healthy food choices, where members of the Conestoga community share and learn about sustainable gardening and food production.
For information contact: Jana Vodicka, Environmental Program Coordinator, Tel. 226-919-6438; e-mail jvodicka@conestogac.on.ca
Sponsored by: Avenue Road Baptist Church and Fiddlesticks Community Centre
Garden Location: Fiddlesticks Community Centre, 71 Cowan Blvd., Cambridge
Garden Size: 45’ X 41’
No. of plots: 12
Plot size: 5’ X 20’
Cost per season: $10
Services provided: Land, tilling, water and fenced area
Open to: Surrounding neighbours (preference given, but not limited to, those in the Fiddlesticks neighbourhood.)
This garden is situated on the grounds of the Ferguson Homestead in Cambridge, on a sunny hilltop plot. Having been used a few years in the past, this garden returned in 2006 as a partnership between Avenue Road Baptist Church and Fiddlesticks Neighbourhood Association. Open to anyone who wants to grow their own produce and flowers. A great place to meet your neighbours. Some of the garden is planted with vegetables to be donated to agencies that provide food security to residents of Cambridge.
For information contact: Barb Uffelman Tel. 519-621-4391, Avenue Road Baptist Church
Springbank Farm Community Gardens Sponsored By: rare Charitable Research Reserve Garden Location: Springbank Farms, 681 Blair Rd, Cambridge Garden Size: Number of Plots: 100 Plot Size: 10' x 25' (willing to be flexible based on need of community member). Cost Per Season: $25.00 per season of regular plots Services Provided: Land, Compost, Water, Some Tools, Guidance (as time permits) Open To: Anyone, including community groups
The Gardens of Tomorrow Sponsored by: The Cambridge Self-Help Food Bank
Garden Location: Franklin Blvd.
No. of Plots: 12
Plot Size: 20’ x 30’
Cost per Season: $30 for community members/ no charge for Food Bank Co-op members
Services Provided: land, water, initial rototilling, compost bins
Open to: Food Bank Co-op Members as well as the general public
The Garden’s of Tomorrow is located on the corner of Franklin Blvd. and Raglin Place. The Garden’s contribute to the growth of community awareness, the development of families, and the creation of a healthier lifestyle. We strive to integrate the community of all status to work together and learn from one another.
For information contact: The Urban Farmers Company email: community.gardens@theurbanfarmerscompany.ca
Sponsored by: Maranatha Christian Reformed Church
Garden Location: 94 Elgin Street S., Cambridge
Garden Size: Each plot is 10' x 10'
No. of plots: 26
Cost per season: $10.00
Services provided: Water and land
Open to: Surrounding neighbours
These gardens are enjoyed by people from a variety of backgrounds and languages; each person learns from the other. The compost donated by the Region of Waterloo has produced an abundance of vegetables for consumption and for giving to the Cambridge Self Help Food Bank.
For information contact: Mary VanderMunnik, Marantha Christian Reformed Church
Tel. 519-623-8151
The UW School of Architecture Community Garden Sponsored by: Land donated for use by the City of Cambridge Garden location: Directly south of School of Architecture building, beside the Grand River
Garden size: Triangular plot of land, approximately 1250 sq ft
No. of plots: Varies
Cost per season: None
Services provided: Land and water
Open to: Students of the School of Architecture, and any interested community members
This garden was initially designed and implemented in 2007 through a graduate course at the School of Architecture. Open to both the school and the surrounding community, the garden has become a successful public space where members of the school and community alike come together to share and learn. The garden currently has several beds of perennial flowers, herbs and some fruit, while the majority of plots are left open for annual edible plantings every year. The garden is currently run communally, however if members of the school and/or outside community are interested, plots could also be gardened individually. The project is still in its early stages and any support is appreciated. All gardeners, donations and wisdom are welcome!
For information contact: Sara Perkins, Tel. 519-888-4567 x27648
Musagetes Architecture Library, 7 Melville Street South Cambridge, ON N1S 2H4
Waterloo Regional Police Garden Allotment Program
Sponsored by: Waterloo Regional Police
Garden Location: 176 Hespeler Road, Cambridge
No. of plots: 25
Plot Size: 10' x 12'
Cost per season: $20
Services provided: Water, garden shed, some tools, on site washroom
Open to: All members of the community, and community groups
The Waterloo Regional Police Garden is open to all members of the community, and community groups. The gardening space is surrounded by flower gardens and benches for visitors to be able to enjoy. The Waterloo Regional Police Garden is actively accepting interested parties on a first come first serve basis. Applications can be picked at the front desk of the police station at 176 Hespeler Road in Cambridge at the begining of May, or interested parties are encouraged to call and speak to Cst Jonathan Patten at 519-653-7700 ex 2299
Sponsored by: Chandler Mowat Community Centre
Garden location: Chandler Park
Garden size: 300 sq/ft
No. of plots: 15
Plot size: Not Available
Cost per person: Call for information
Services provided: Land, water, use of garden shed, participation in gardening events for families, and educational activities
Open to: Residents of surrounding neighbourhood
This garden is located in a high density residential neighbourhood and serves many new Canadians. The garden grew to its present size in May, 1999, with support from the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, the City of Kitchener, and a partnership with the Chandler Mowat Community Centre. The City of Kitchener provided land in Chandler Park, the Home Depot donated a garden shed (2000), and Chandler Mowat Community Centre provides a free source of water.
Garden activities include: garden opening and blessing, activities for children, picnics and meetings with gardeners. Upcoming events include: canning workshops, children's programs, and a harvest celebration.
For information contact: Tim and Kathy Elliott, Chandler Mowat Community Centre 222 Chandler Drive, Kitchener, ON N2E 3L7
Tel: 519-570-3610
This garden is located on land owned by the City of Kitchener. Plots are rented to gardeners each season. Gardeners are expected to plant by the end of May and keep plots free of weeds.
For information contact: Tracy Dewell at front reception., 131 Goodrich Dr., Kitchener, Tel. 519-741-2600 ext 4166
Courtland-Shelley Community Garden
Sponsored by: Courtland-Shelley Community Centre
Garden location: Vanier Park
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 20
Plot Size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: $ 10.00
Services provided: Land, garden tools, and water
Open to: Residents of surrounding neighbourhood, primarily Courtland-Shelley townhouse residents
This garden has real diversity with people from many different cultures. Learn about gardening and different cultural practices!
For information contact: Doreen West-Gemmell, Courtland-Shelley Community Centre
1064 Unit G Courtland E Kitchener, ON, Tel. 519-571-7953, Fax 519-571-7591
Email: doreenwg@houseoffriendship.org
Doon Pioneer Park Community Garden offers 16 individual plots for organic food production.
The garden was designed in the form of a wagon wheel with a medicine (herb) wheel in the centre to pay tribute to the native and pioneer heritage of the area. Perennial flower gardens surround the fenced-in plots. A reclaimed barn-board shed holds tools and resource material for gardeners. Plots are planted individually, but the flower gardens and pathways are cared for communally.
For more information contact: Sandra Lachance, Community Garden Coordinator, Tel. 519-741-2641, e-mail sdlachance@golden.net
Sponsored by: Seventhday Adventist Church
Garden location: 235 Williamsburg Rd., Kitchener
Garden size: 90' x 70'
No. of plots: 36
Cost per season: Call for information
Services provided: Land and water
Open to: Residents of surrounding neighbourhood and church members
This garden is located in the middle of a residential neighbourhood. The City of Kitchener has helped with working up the garden area and giving some compost and top soil. There will also be a plot to supply St. John's Kitchen with food, herbs and flowers. The sponsors are looking forward to meeting new people and gaining more knowledge.
For information contact:
TBA
Sponsored by: Forest Hill United Church
Garden location: Next to the Forest Hill United Church
Garden size: 40' x 60'
No. of plots: 13
Plot size: 10.5' x 11.5'
Cost per season: There is no cost for the garden plots
Services provided: Garden shed and tools, land, composting, fertilizing, water, and woodchips
Open to: Individuals and families
In the spring of 1996, a group of volunteers from the Forest Hill United church started a small potato patch on church property. They were responding to the social assistance cutbacks and the increasing demand on the Food Bank of Waterloo Region's services. In 2002 the Waterloo Region provided a grant to support the purchase of used lumber to create raised garden beds and defined pathways.
For information contact:
Greg and Rene Benoit
Tel. 519-744-3481 (church)
grwtbenoit@bell.net
Sponsored by: Mount Hope/Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood Association
Garden location: This garden is located in George Lippert Park on Weber Street in Kitchener, between Louisa Street, Ahrens Street and Wilhelm Street.
Garden size: 1,000 sq. ft.
No. of plots: 10
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: $10.00
Service/equipment provided: Land and water
Open to: Anyone interested in organic gardening, but especially residents in surrounding neighbourhoods.
This garden is an initiative of the Mount Hope/Breithaupt Park Neighbourhood Association. It started in May 2002 with the support of the City of Kitchener, and a grant from the Waterloo Region Community Garden Network to cover the start-up costs. It is open to anyone interested in growing their own vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
For information contact:
Ann Voisin
Tel. 519-578-8638; available evenings
GROW Greenhouse and Herbal Gardens Sponsored by: The Working Centre Garden location: This garden is located at 79 Lancaster St. E. between Victoria and Frederick. Garden size: ¼ acre (1000 sq. ft.) No. of plots: Single collective plot Cost: None Services provided: Greenhouse, land, water, seeds, tools, shed, and gardening skills development
GROW Greenhouse and Herbal Gardens is a non-profit community tool that provides volunteers with an opportunity to develop their gardening skills and engage in meaningful work beyond employment. Volunteers participate in growing hydroponic microgreens to be sold at the Queen Street Commons Café and other local food vendors, as well as growing vegetable and flower seedlings to be sold at low cost to members of the community. Volunteers also have the opportunity to produce organically grown herbs and herbal products to sell to the wider community.
For more information contact: Adam Kramer, The Working Centre, 58 Queen St. S., Kitchener, On., N2G 1V6, Tele. 519-743-1151 ext. 113, e-mail adamk@theworkingcentre.org
Sponsored by: Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association
Garden location: This garden is located in the Unity Centre of Practical Christianity at 2631 Kingsway Dr. in Kitchener
Garden size: 1000 sq. ft.
No. of plots: 9
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per person: $10.00
Services/equipment provided: Land, garden tools, and water. The garden also hosts community events.
Open to: Residents of surrounding neighbourhood
The garden started in May 2002 and is sponsored by the Kingsdale Neighbourhood Association, with organizational support from Youth Safer Community Kingsdale Project, the City of Kitchener and the Waterloo Region Community Garden Network. The Community Garden Network provided a grant to support the start up costs of the garden.
For information contact:
Alissa Attwood
Community Resource Co-ordinator
80 Wilson Ave.
Kitchener, ON N2C 1G5
Tel. 519-748-6463
Cost per person: $10.00 plus deposit
Services/equipment provided: Tools, composting, and water
Open to: Surrounding neighbourhood
May Place is a small, raised bed garden with 8 individual plots. It was built by the neighbourhood and is supported by The Working Centre.
For more information contact: Adam, Kramer, The Working Centre, 58 Queen St. S., Kitchener, On., N2G 1V6, Tel. 519-743-1151 ext. 113, e-mail adamk@theworkingcentre.org
Sponsored by: Grand River Property Management
Garden location: 1061 Queen's Blvd.
Garden size: 1000 sq/ft
No. of plots: 12
Plot size: 9' x 9'
Services provided: Land and water
Open to: Plots available only to residents of Laurentian Apartment Building only
This garden started in 2008 to give tenants an opportunity to grow their own vegetables and flowers and provide a sitting area outside to enjoy. It's pesticide free.
For more information contact: Shelley Vogel, Tel. 519-208-2843
New Downtown Kitchener Garden Sponsored by: Nexus Centre and Ray of Hope Location: 432 Charles St East KitchenerGarden Size: 100' x 200'
Number of Plots: Up to 200 (but less in our first year)
Plot Size: 4' x 10'
Cost Per Season: Any donations accepted
Services Provided: Plot owners receive a raised plot that includes soil, sheep manure as fertilizer, water, access to tools on site
Open to: Anyone in the downtown Kitchener area
This garden is being created in the Spring of 2012 through a partnership between Ray of Hope and Nexus Centre. There are 3 main goals associated with this project: First, the garden will help beautify downtown Kitchener. Second, it will enable more produce to be grown locally, therefore reducing our environmental footprint. Third, a portion of the produce will be donated back to Ray of Hope to help support their work with individuals and families in the city who need access to nutritious food. See Nexus Centre, http://nexuscentre.ca/garden-project-c714.php
Contact: dave@greenfithealth.com
Peace and Carrots Labyrinth and Community Garden
Sponsored by: St. James Rosemount United Church
Garden location: Next to the St. James Rosemount United Church at
171 Sherwood Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2B 1K2
Garden size: 55' x 75'
No. of plots: 16
Plot size: 5' x 20'
Cost per season: $20.00 with $10.00 refundable as long as year-end cleanup is done. Special arrangements can be made for low income gardeners.
Services provided: Land, water, use of tools, garden shed, sitting area, family events, and educational activities
Open to: All residents of Waterloo Region
The Community Garden began in the Spring of 2000 as a means to help fulfill the mission goal of St. James Rosemount United Church - "to provide an active outreach to the community." Construction of the garden received financial and in-kind support from the business community, two levels of government, the gardeners, St. James Rosemount United Church and church members.
Out of the sixteen garden plots, one is gardened communally with the produce going to St. John's Soup Kitchen. The plots are flat and well drained with rich, loose soil. A barn-board garden shed is stocked with many tools and there are two water taps in the garden for easy hand watering.
The garden is pretty and tidy. The entrance to the garden is a rustic arbour. A shrub and perennial flower garden runs along the front. The wood chip pathways look great, and also retain moisture and keep the weeds down. Recently, a Peace Pole that displays the sign "May Peace Prevail On Earth" in Arabic, English, Hebrew, Seneca and Braille was installed. The Peace Labyrinth is open to the public 24 hours a day. A labyrinth is a 5,000 year old tool used for meditation, healing and spiritual growth. Everyone is welcome to walk the labyrinth in their personal to inner peace and enjoy the beauty of the garden.
Principles of organic gardening must be followed. Seminars and events are planned to expand gardening knowledge, share ideas, and foster friendship.
For information contact: St. James Rosemount United Church, Tel. 519-742-1002
New Salvation Army Community Garden Sponsored by: Salvation Army Kitchener Community Church
Garden Location: 75 Tillsley Dr., Kitchener, On. N2E 3T1
No. of plots: n/a
Plot Size: 10’x 22’'
Cost per plot: $20.00
Services provided:
Open to: The general public
Welcome to this brand new garden constructed by the Salvation Army Community Church in partnership with the City of Kitchener. Interested gardeners are invited to join.
For more information contact: Wayne Kneisel
Cell number: 519 505 2138 Home: 519 662 6599 email wkneisel@yahoo.ca
The Queen's Greens Community Garden
Sponsored by: The Working Centre
Garden location: This garden is located on the corner of Queen and Mill, across from Joseph Schneider Haus.
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 25
Plot size: 10' x 10' and 10' x 20' (raised bed)
Cost per season: $10.00 and $20.00
Services/equipment provided: Land, water, compost and use of tools and shed
Open to: Kitchener downtown residents *wait list*
Started in 1998, this is a raised bed garden with a developing fruit plot and native flowers. It was built by neighbourhood residents with financial support from the City of Kitchener and corporate donations. The garden is located directly across the street from J.M. Schneider Haus which is a local tourist attraction. The innovative ideas, skills, and efforts of the gardeners at Queen's Greens have ensured that the Queen's Greens itself is an attraction.
Some highlights of the garden include natural landscaping using native plants, berry bushes, the artwork of Andy MacPherson on the water tank, a Bake Oven and a children's garden.
For information contact: Cheryl at Tel. 519-578-4032 Email: queensgreenscommunitygarden@gmail.com
Rosemount Millennium Community Garden
Sponsored by: Reformation Lutheran Church
Garden location: 456 Krug Street in Kitchener, beside Reformation Lutheran Church (between River Road and Edna Streets)
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 14
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: $20 per season, with $10 refundable as long as year-end cleanup is done
Services provided: Land and water
Open to: All residents of Kitchener Waterloo
This is a raised bed garden framed with wood. It has a herb garden and a sitting area, and watering is done by hand from rain barrels. The produce from one of the plots is donated to the House of Friendship and Anna Kaljas Homes. This garden has perennial flowerbeds, with some bushes dedicated as a memorial. There are usually lots of sunflowers.
Gardeners sign an agreement that outlines the rules of the garden at the beginning of each garden season. The gardens must be planted by the end of May using organic methods of soil enrichment and pest and weed control. Gardeners are expected to participate in group activities such as compost and wood chip deliveries. Meetings are held from time to time.
For information contact: Violet Grimm, Tel. 519-743-9188
or Linda Bluhm, Tel. 519-748-6620
Trinity Village Community Garden Sponsored by: Trinity Village Care Centre
2727 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener
Garden location: Trinity Village Care Centre
Garden size: approx. 3200 sq. ft.
Plot size: average size 20 ft. x 12 ft.
Services provided: Land, water, shed, and tools, including telescoping hand tools and communication notice board
Open to: Residents and Staff of Trinity Village and neighbours
Established in May 2000, the community gardens received support from the City of Kitchener through a community gardening grant. The gardens supply various fresh vegetables to the residents as well as provide produce to the "Out of the Cold" program. A wheel-chair accessible greenhouse has been added, as well as portable raised, wheel-chair friendly planter beds. The gardens are a focus for family and resident centred gatherings, workshops and other activities.
For information contact: Karen Wiles (Trinity Village Garden Coordinator) Email: kwiles@trinityvillage.com (preferred method) Tel: 519-893-6320 ext. 291
Or Maria Menounos (Program Director) Email: mariam@trinityvillage.com , Tel: 519-893-6320 ext. 245Victoria Hills Multicultural Community Garden
Garden location: City park land on Victoria Street West between Westmount Road and Fisher Hallman Road
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 25
Plot size: 15' x 15' and 7' x 15'
Cost per season: $6-12 plus $5 key deposit
Services provided: The garden has its own tool shed complete with all the tools; land and water
This picturesque garden was started in 1993 as a community building and crime prevention effort by the Safer Community Group in Victoria Hills. It was originally located on Mooregate Ave, but later moved to City park land on the south side of Victoria West off Westmount. Gardeners come from a wide range of cultural backgrounds to enjoy a common interest. The garden has lovely produce and is located near a lovely shade tree where gardeners rest.
For information contact: Heather
Tel. 519-745-7242
heather_m@ece.uwaterloo.ca
Weed'um and Reap
Sponsored by: The Paulander Community Group in partnership with Victoria Park Community Homes and Waterloo Region Housing
Garden location: 39 Paulander Drive (at the back, adjacent to units 13 and 14)
Garden size: Approximately 60' x 60'
No. of plots: 10
Plot size: Various
Cost per season: $10 fee plus $10 deposit to be returned at the end of the season (subsides available)
Services provided: Shed, access to rain water, wheelbarrows, compost, some communal garden tools. No parking available on site.
Weed'um and Reap was established in 2007 as part of a larger initiative to promote community safety and involvement. The garden backs onto Filsinger Park with access to Westmount and Highland Roads.
For information contact: The Paulander Community Group, 60 Paulander Drive Unit #1
Kitchener, ON N2M 5A5, Tel. 519-741-1152
Willow Green Community Garden
Sponsored by: Cherry Park Neighbourhood Association
Garden location: Cherry Street (beside Schneider Creek close to the Iron Horse Trail)
Garden size: Irregular
No. of plots: 20
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: $10 per season
Open to: All residents of Kitchener-Waterloo
This is a vegetable garden surrounded by a rustic wooden fence. Perennial herbs are planted around the inside of the garden fence. Watering is done by hand from water barrels. This garden has a perennial flowerbed outside the front of the garden.
Gardeners sign an agreement that outlines the rules of the garden at the beginning of each garden season. The gardens must be planted by the end of May using organic methods of soil enrichment and pest and weed control. Gardeners are expected to take on one of the jobs outlined by the garden committee and to participate in group activities such as compost and wood chip deliveries. Meetings are held from time to time.
For information contact: Shirley Gosselin – gosselin@sentex.net
Waterloo Gardens
Sponsored by: Beaver Creek Housing Co-op
Garden location: Beaver Creek Housing Co-op
Garden size: Not available
No. of plots: 20 plots for Beaver Creek Members
Plot size: 5' x 20' (varies)
Cost per season: None
Services provided: Land, tools, compost, soil, mulch and water
Open to: Residents of the Housing Co-op
This garden is a totally green, natural, and pesticide-free garden. Since 1983, this garden has been maintained in the co-operative spirit. The participants ensure their gardening practices have minimal impact on the environment. Gardeners grow perennials and vegetables using water efficient gardening methods and no pesticides.
For information contact: Kathy Middleton, Beaver Creek Housing Co-op
Garden location: Brighton Yards Housing Co-op
Garden size: Not Available
No.of plots: 10
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: None
Services provided: Land and water
Open to: Plots are only available to residents of the Housing Co-op.
This garden was started in May 1997 with the purpose of giving co-op members the opportunity to grow food, create a beautiful and social space, and contribute to the co-operative spirit of the housing co-op.
For information contact: Brighton Yards Housing Co-operative, Tel. 519-886-9242
Christ Lutheran Community GardenSponsored by: Christ Lutheran Church
Garden location: Next to the church, 445 Anndale, Waterloo
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 35 - some raised bed plots
Plot size: Not Available
Cost per person: $10.00
Services provided: Land and water
Open to: Surrounding neighbours
A great garden with lots of sunshine! Location is very accessible with great diversity in gardeners - friendly people with a wealth of garden information. This garden was established in May 1999 with support from the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, a Waterloo Region 25th Anniversary Community Grant, and the City of Waterloo (land preparation and water hook-up). Gardeners include members of the Church, Food Bank garden referrals, and neighbours.
For information contact:
Christ Lutheran Church
445 Anndale, Waterloo
Tel. 519-885-4050
Sponsored by: Laurier Students' Public Interest Research Group
Garden location: Throughout KW
Garden size: Varies from plot to plot
No. of plots: Varies each season - presently for 2010 there are 5 confirmed plots
Plot size: Varies
Cost per season: Free, though donations are welcome
Services provided: Land, garden tools, and water
Open to: All residents of KW, or visitors who just want to help out for a short time
KW Urban Harvester’s initiative is to transform urban green spaces into anything sustainably edible. We seek to educate ourselves and others on how to grow food in urban settings, preserve the harvested vegetables and seeds, and the basics of how to make a potential profit out of urban farming.
We practice a sharing backyards/SPIN farming model which means that community members freely lend us their urban space to grow food in return for a small return of the harvest. We offer support to anybody in our area that is looking for land to grow on, even if they want land independently of KWUH. See here to find out who is lending or looking for land in the KW area. Our practicing agriculture techniques are based on the principles of permaculture, biointensive agriculture, and forest gardening design.
We are hoping to implement weekly guerrilla gardening festivities in varying spots around town. Ideas? If you have some – send them our way and let’s make it happen!
Likewise, we are also hoping to GPS all the edible fruit, nut, and berry trees and bushes in the area. We’d like to have a map of this on our website as a free resource for any foragers to use.
We would love to have you come and get involved - whether that’s just coming along for the gardening fun or planning an event or workshop. Whatever it is, we want it!
For information contact: kwurbanharvester@gmail.com
http://kw-uh.wikidot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10563736723
Garden size: 1/4 acre
Open to: Residents of Lutherwood Village Retirement Home only
The garden holds perennials, annuals, vegetables in a variety of garden plots and beds. Amenities include a greenhouse.
Tel. 519-886-5041, E-mail cadbott@bell.net
Contact by e-mail only before April 1st
Sponsored by: Private Citizen
Garden location: 52 McDougall Road, Waterloo
Garden size: 70' x 30'
No. of plots: 13 plots available but can take up to 20 gardeners
Plot size: 5' x 28'
Cost per person: $20/yr (mainly to pay for water)
Services provided: Compost, wood chips and delivery charges paid by owner
Open to: 14 gardeners - some gardeners share plots
This garden is located on private land and is made available by the landowner.
Sponsored by: Mount Zion Lutheran Church
Garden location: This garden is located on property of Mount Zion Lutheran Church at 29 Westmount Road South in Waterloo
Garden size: 80' x 38'
No. of plots: 14
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: $15.00 which is non-refundable
Services/equipment provided: Own water tank, composters, and tool shed
Open to: Residents of the neighbourhood and the larger community
Garden produce is great! The garden is located on Mount Zion Lutheran Church property which is located in a residential neighbourhood close to downtown Waterloo. We began in 2002 with the help of a grant from the Community Garden Network of Waterloo Region. Interested gardeners will be placed on a waiting list.
For information contact: Joan Brunger, Tel. 519-885-3314 Email:
brungj6@gmail.com Regal Acres Community GardenSponsored by: Community Ministry
Garden location: Union St. at Moore Ave. (Garden behind the building of a small plaza. Call Donna for directions.)
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 12
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: Varies from none to $10.00 depending on needs
Services provided: Land, water, and a shed
Open to: Neighbourhood residents and any other interested people
This garden was established in May, 1999, with support of the Community Ministry of St.Mark's Lutheran Church, the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Regal Financial Planners, Clemmer Industries (donation of a water tank), and a Waterloo Region 25th Anniversary Community Grant (1999). The garden is open to people of all ages from Waterloo Region.
For information contact: Donna Keddie
c/o Community Ministry, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 825 King Street West, Kitchener, ON
Tel. 519-885-2803
Sunset Community Garden in Eastbridge
Sunnydale Friendship Community Garden
Sponsored by: Sunnydale Community Association
Garden location: Located in the Heasley Park beside the Community Association (Bearinger Rd. at Parkside Dr., Waterloo
Garden size: Unknown
Plot size: Various sizes (minimum size is 12 ft. x 12 ft.)
Cost per season: $10.00 for each plot
Services provided: Tool shed complete with gardening tools; land and water
Open to: Neighbourhood residents
This garden attracts a diverse group of people from many different backgrounds. The language of gardening overcomes many language barriers. It's a garden that builds community. The garden brings new light to the community generating collaboration and cooperation. The garden plots are advertised through the association.
For information contact: Bill McFadden, c/o Sunnydale Community Centre
508 Sunnydale Pl., Waterloo, ON
Tel. 519-883-0410
The Good Earth Garden Sponsored by: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Garden location: Behind St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 22 Willow Street, Waterloo Garden size: Not Available No. of plots: 90 Plot size: 10' x 12' - some gardeners may have two plots Cost per season: $15.00 Services provided: This garden has its own garden tools and shed Open to: Neighbourhood residents
A lovely organic garden with an old fashion water pump. The garden is nestled beside a grand shade tree an has both sun and shade. Gardeners can relax at the picnic table on the grass. This peaceful garden was started in May 1999 by local residents, St. John's Church and the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. The City of Waterloo helped to prepare the land.
For more information contact: Margaret-Anne @ margaretanne941@hotmail.comThe Patchwork Community Gardens Sponsored by: ACWI and The Branches Garden Locations: Northdale Site (Hickory), EMS Site (90 Westmount Rd N) No. of plots: 20 at each site Plot size: 10’ x 10’ Cost per plot: $10 annually Services provided: Resources, water, topsoil, compost. Open to: The general public, with a special invitation to New Canadians
Patchwork Community Gardens are two new inclusive community gardening spaces in Waterloo that seek to engage new immigrants, youth, families or individuals seeking to learn/share gardening skills, and families or individuals experiencing food or income insecurity. See this link: http://issuu.com/communityorganizer/docs/patchwork_community_gardens_-_inviting_your_suppor?mode=window&backgroundColor=%23222222
For more information contact: Steve Tulloch (EMS site coordinator) 519-589-1993 steve_tulloch@rogers.com
Or Fanis Juma Radstake (Northdale site coordinator) 519 880 9530 fanisjuma@yahoo.ca
Sponsored by: Land donated for use by the University of Waterloo, Waterloo Environmental Studies Endowment Fund
Garden located: University of Waterloo; North of Westmount North past Columbia Lake
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 10
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: None
Services provided: Land, water and tools
Open to: Members of the UW Community
Two garden styles exist. One garden is run with individual garden plots with shared tasks; while the other garden operates as one large communal garden where members garden together.
For information about individual garden plots contact:
Jason Rochon
University of Waterloo
Tel. 519-888-4567 ext. 33518
Township Gardens
Sponsored by: Forward
Garden location: located to the left of the North Dumfries Community Complex on
Garden size: approx 12,000 sq ft
No of plots: 20
Plot size: 10’ x 10’
Cost per season: $10
Services provided: topsoil, compost, manure, water, seasonal tilling, some tools, wheelbarrows, on site washrooms, kids splashpad
Open to: anyone
The garden is the first one in
For information contact: Laura Ross lauraross@megawire.ca or 519-632-5168
Sponsored by: Woolwich Community Services
Garden Location: Two locations: Corner of South Street and Snyder Avenue in Elmira, and corner of First Street and Arthur Street
Garden Size: Not Available
No.of plots: 15
Plot Size: 20' x 20' (negotiable)
Cost per person: $15.00
Services provided: Land and tilling
Open to: The public
These gardens have excellent soil and are enjoyed by many people: gardeners and public alike. The South Street garden has a lovely shaded area for gardeners to rest, a garden shed and tools, and lots of parking available. The First Street garden is adjacent to the Horticultural Society's Floral Garden. This garden is organic with a unique boxed design utilizing "Square Food Gardening" and "Gil/Jeff" gardening techniques.
Established in 1993. Land is donated by Woolwich Township.
For information contact: Kelly Christie, Woolwich Community Services, 73 Arthur St. S., Elmira, ON N3B 2M8, Tel. 519-669-5139, Email: kelly_wcs@yahoo.ca