Community Gardens

What are they?

A Community Garden is a place where families, groups or individuals get together to grow their own vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers.

Where are they?

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Who can become involved?

Everyone who wants to garden, from beginners to experts.

What are the roles and responsibilities of members?

All members share garden responsibilities, such as preparing the gardens for rototilling, spreading compost, straw and manure, and keeping their plots free of weeds.

What are the benefits of being involved in a community garden?

• Allows participants to save money by growing their own fresh and nutritious produce
• Improves individual's health and nutrition
• Provides feelings of accomplishment and happiness
• Helps people get involved with their community
• Creates a source of leisure, exercise, and relaxation
• Becomes a place to meet new friends and to connect with nature
• Provides an opportunity to attend garden meetings

How can you help?

• Seeds
• Garden tools (shovels, wheel barrows, garden hoes, rakes, etc.)
• Garden sheds
• Straw
• Fencing
• Mulch
• Garden books and other resources
• Canadian Tire money
• Volunteer to partner with gardeners

For more information, please contact Robin at (705)743-3526 or email info@ywcapeterborough.org.

Interested in becoming a volunteer?  Fill out our online application form.