Community gardens are shared green spaces where you can grow fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers. We support community gardens because they encourage positive social interactions, healthy living and respect for our natural environment.  To find out more information about community gardens in the Durham Region, please visit Durham Integrated Growers (D.I.G.). 

Starting a community garden

We encourage residents and community groups to submit an application to create and sustainably operate community gardens on owned and leased Town lands. Our staff will work closely with any groups interested in starting a garden.

Contact us to attend the next information session.

Apply

Please complete the Community Garden Application and Community Garden Agreement and submit it by email.

Review our Community Garden Checklist to make sure you have all of the necessary information in your application.

Contact us to apply.

Rules and regulations

The Community Garden Policy and Community Garden Procedure to learn more.

The planting of cannabis, illegal plants and noxious weeks is prohibited in our community gardens. Learn more about cannabis laws and noxious weeds in Ontario.