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Gardeners’ Alliance
Twelve community gardens, growing across Greater Greenridge since 2014.
Rooted in Community. Growing Together.
We coordinate and manage 12 community gardens across Southern Ontario communities. Whether you're looking to tend your own plot, learn at a seasonal workshop, or help grow fresh produce for local food banks, there's a place for you in the dirt.
Find a Garden Near You
Explore our 12 fictional locations. Click a pin or browse the list to see what's available.
How a Plot Works
2. Apply
Fill out a short form detailing your plot size and accessibility needs.
3. Pay Fee
$25–$50/year covers water, compost, and shared tools.
4. Sign Agreement
Commit to volunteer hours and organic-only growing rules.
5. Get Keys
Mid-May, the growing season officially begins!
*$0 plots are available for households experiencing financial hardship — no questions asked.*
This Season at the Gardens
What's Happening Now
- 🌱 Seedling Distribution
Pick up your pre-ordered tomatoes and peppers this Saturday. - 📌 Plot Assignments
Final waitlist placements are being emailed this week. - 🍂 Compost Delivery
Fresh municipal compost dropped off at community garden locations.
Upcoming Schedule
Spring Work BeeMemorial Park, OshawaMAY 28
Irrigation WorkshopCourtice Neighbourhood GardenJUN 04
Tool Sharpening DayAjax CentralJUN 11
Growing Guide: Late May
Zone 6a (Southern Ontario)
The threat of the last frost is finally past! Now is the time to transplant warm-weather crops directly into the soil.
Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and basil can safely go in. Direct sow beans, cucumbers, and squash.
Read Full Archive →Where Our Harvest Goes
Community gardens are about more than individual plots. We are committed to fighting food insecurity across Greater Greenridge.
From the Gardens
MAY 15, 2026 • WHITBYThe children's plot harvest
Our Whitby lakefront youth program managed to harvest an impressive 47 lbs of early radishes and greens for the food bank last month.
Read more →
MAY 02, 2026 • OSHAWAMemorial Park's pollinator strip
Entering year three, the native plant perimeter is thriving. We've seen a 30% increase in solitary bee activity around the raised beds.
Read more →
APR 28, 2026 • PICKERINGIrrigation system finished
Thanks to a municipal grant, we finally completed the drip irrigation lines at the Pickering Town Centre garden location.
Read more →Get Involved
There are many ways to support the Alliance, even if you don't have a green thumb.
🌻
Apply for a plot
Grow your own food. Review our map and submit an application.
🤝Join the waitlist
If your local garden is full, secure your spot for next season.
🛠️Volunteer at a work bee
Help build beds and move compost. No plot commitment required.
💝Donate
Your financial support funds hardship plots, tools, and shared seeds.
🏫Partner with us
Schools, churches, and local businesses can sponsor a bed.
📨Subscribe to updates
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