Committed to the conservation, enhancement and stewardship of habitat across Newfoundland and Labrador

Community gardens are community food assets that can help us to build local food sustainability.  They are also a great way to get your residents involved in outdoor activities, healthy eating, and support food accessibility to rural communities. 

Community Garden located in Centerville-Wareham-Trinity

The MUN Botanical Garden is an amazing resource for communities interested in growing gardens here in our province. Visit their website and get inspired to start growing!

Resources

• Growing Gardens - Urban Agriculture Site Development Group

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• Kid's Gardening Resources - Ideas for Kids and Parents

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• Community Garden Council - Waterloo Region

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• 10 Steps to Starting a Community Garden - Food Share Toronto

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• Community Gardens - City of St. John's

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• Community Garden Program Template, Government NL

Funding For Community Gardens

• Community Garden Support, Program Government NL

  • Application

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• Regional Wellness Coalition, Government NL

Food First NL is a great resource for information about community gardens and food security in this province.

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Check out this "Best Practices" for Community Gardens PDF created by Food First NL.

Pesticide Free Gardening

Many SAM communities, with community garden programs, have started to support their native pollinators by creating pesticide free gardens. Check out some of these free resources to help your community get started on their pesticide free gardening plan.

• "Creating your own healthy habitat" - Chapter 3 Audubon at Home

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• "Bird-friendly garden" - Better Homes and Gardens

• "Recovering Rainwater" - City of Montreal

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• "Montreal Pesticide Free" - City of Montreal

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• "Guide to gardening without pesticides" Pesticide Action Network UK