Community Gardens

A Community Garden is a group of people coming together to nurture, develop, and sustain a growing space in their community. This type of garden reflects the area it serves; engaging, educating, building and strengthening community in a significant way.  There are over 90 community garden sites now operating throughout the Capital region promoting local, organically grown food; healthy and active lifestyles; and safer, more vibrant and connected communities.

We provide over $30,000 in grants annually to Community Gardens within the City of Edmonton limits. Whether you are just starting a new garden, looking to expand, renovate, or renew an existing community garden we can can help with funding, resources and support. To learn more or to get the grant process started please contact Junetta Jamerson at cgfacilitator@sustainablefoodedmonton.org

Our Vision: A community garden in every neighborhood.

Community Garden Program Purpose: 

  • We provide support, assistance, and encouragement through the process of starting community gardens;

  • We connect to, and with, existing community gardens; and

  • We respond to emerging needs of all community gardens and gardeners.

Community Garden Program Guiding Principles:

  • Community gardens are community owned, operated, and maintained.

  • Community gardens are stronger when connected to each other.

  • Community groups that are empowered develop and maintain sustainable and resilient gardens.

  • Community gardens are richer and more rewarding when they reflect the diversity of the community.

  • Community gardens play an important role in demonstrating environmental stewardship.

2024 Community Garden Grant Applications are now OPEN.

INTAKE 1 deadline: FEBRUARY 28, 2024 - CLOSED
INTAKE 2 DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2024 - CLOSED
INTAKE 3 DEADLINE: September 15, 2024

Important Instructions

The below documents are all linked to a Google Doc or Google Sheet version for you to use. You must first make a copy of the document to your own Google Drive before being able to edit the document. If you do not use Google Drive, please download the zip file to your computer and edit using MS Word and Excel.

NEW! Letter from NRC: if on City land, provide a letter from your NRC describing if permission to build has been requested from City and where the garden is in the approval process

First Intake deadline is February 28, 2024.
Second intake deadline is May 31, 2024. 
Third intake deadline is September 15, 2024.

Contact the Community Garden Facilitator to sign up or for advice on your application!

Contact

Junetta Jamerson
Community Garden Facilitator

cgfacilitator@sustainablefoodedmonton.org

Locations

For more information on individual garden locations click their name in the garden list or their location on the map: