Alberta is becoming a mecca for community gardens. This year there are nearly 300 active community gardens between Edmonton and Calgary alone.
A Community Garden is a group of people coming together to nurture, develop and sustain a growing space in their community. It provides more than just fresh produce and plants for the neighbourhood. It creates a sense of community, neighbourhood improvement and a connection to the environment, especially for that don't have enough room to garden on their own property.
This year there are nearly 300 of these gardens promoting local, organically grown food, healthy and active lifestyles and safer communities in the Calgary and Edmonton areas combined. Use the maps below to find a garden in your area.
Edmonton Area Community Gardens
Calgary Area Community Gardens
Start a New Community Garden
Can't find a garden in your area? You might be able to gather some people from your neighbourhood and start a new community garden for everyone to enjoy. Use the resources below to find out how to start a community garden in your neighbourhood.
