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

Phone:
Work: 905-574-1334 x302
Contact:
Amy Angelo, Manager of Food Access and Skills, Hamilton Community Food Centre, Neighbour to Neighbour Centre
Email: Web: Address:
Hours:
Hours vary by location
Cost:
Membership
fees vary, contact the garden coordinator for more details
Who can access this service:

Eligibility varies by location. More details are available in the garden directory or by visiting the website.

How to apply:

Contact the coordinator for the garden you are interested in. Contact information is available in the garden directory.

Community gardens can deliver a number of benefits to local communities for gardeners, their friends and families, and others in neighbourhoods with gardens, by building community, enhancing environment, and promoting wellness. 

Garden locations and contact information can be found on the website.

McQuesten Urban Farm Services

Phone:
Contact:
Email: Web: Address:
785 Britannia Ave, Room 16, Hamilton, ON L8H 2B6, Canada
Hours:
Hours vary, contact for details
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to residents of the McQuesten neighbourhood

How to apply:

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.