Community Gardens in Kingston

A community garden is a piece of land shared by friends and neighbors for growing vegetables and flowers, and providing opportunities for positive social interactions and recreation. It may be sandwiched between two buildings, on the outskirts of a city, in an apartment building courtyard, on hospital grounds, alongside railroad tracks, or even in your own backyard.

The City values community gardens and supports the creation of new community gardens on public and private lands, as well as the retention of existing community gardens in the city. A policy and granting process has been established and we're pleased to support community gardens by working with a variety of community organizations.

For information on City policy and help to establish a community garden on public lands please contact:

Denita Dyck, Assistant Supervisor
Recreation Programs
(Community Development)
City of Kingston
Phone: 613-546-4291 ext. 1704
Email: ddyck@cityofkingston.ca

Photo: A scarecrow was made by members of the Elmwood Community Garden

This scarecrow was made by members of the Elmwood Community Garden at 36 Elmwood St. Those interested in a gardening plot there can call 613-547-5953.

Kingston Community Garden Network

The Kingston Community Garden Network was established by the City of Kingston in collaboration with partner groups to support the creation of new community gardens on public or private lands, and to assist with the retention of existing community gardens in the city. They can work with your community group to help you through the process of starting and maintaining a Community Garden in your neighbourhood.

For more information on this project, please contact:

Kingston Community Garden Network
Phone: 613 546-4291 ext. 1871
Email: Gardens@lovingspoonful.org
Website: www.kingstoncommunitygardens.ca