Hamilton Community Garden Network (HCGN) provides resources and tools needed to start, run, or participate in community garden development. Current community garden locations can be searched on the online map.
HCGN is currently organized by the Neighbour to Neighbour Centre's Hamilton Community Food Centre.
Community Gardens
A community garden is a space where plants are grown by the community to meet that community’s needs. The garden engages community members to grow their own vegetables and herbs, to get exercise, and to meet new friends.
Community Gardens, Hamilton Community Garden Network
Work: 905-574-1334 x302
Amy Angelo, Manager of Food Access and Skills, Hamilton Community Food Centre, Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
1631 Wilson Street West, Ancaster, ON L0R 1R0
Hours vary by location, contact the coordinator listed in the Garden Directory for more information
Cost:
Who can access this service: Membership
fees vary, contact the garden coordinator for more details
Eligibility varies by location. More details are available in the garden directory or by visiting the website.
Contact the Coordinator for the garden you are interested in. Contact information is available in the Garden Directory.
McQuesten Urban Farm Services
Work: 905-547-0623
785 Britannia Ave, Room 16, Hamilton, ON L8H 2B6, Canada
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
Who can access this service: None
Open to residents of the McQuesten neighbourhood
Contact for volunteer opportunities or to register for programs
An initiative to increase food security in the McQuesten area in the green space behind former St. Helen's School. Runs a weekly Saturday market at McQuesten Urban Farm and Ottawa Street Farmers Market. Provides weekly food boxes to residents of the McQuesten neighbourhood. Also offers educational and recreational programs to community groups and school groups. Accepts suggestions for future workshops. Part of the Hamilton Community Gardens Network.