Waterloo gardens

Beaver Creek Housing Co-op Community Garden

Sponsored by:
Beaver Creek Housing Co-op
Garden
location: Beaver Creek Housing Co-op
Garden
size: Not available
No. of plots: 20 plots for Beaver Creek Members
Plot size: 5' x 20' (varies)
Cost per season: None
Services provided: Land, tools, compost, soil, mulch and water

Open to: Residents of the Housing Co-op

This garden is a totally green, natural, and pesticide-free. Since 1983, this garden has been maintained in the co-operative spirit. The participants ensure their gardening practices have minimal impact on the environment. Gardeners grow perennials and vegetables using water efficient gardening methods and no pesticides.


For information contact:
Kathy Middleton
Beaver Creek Housing Co-op
590 Bearinger Road, Unit #7B, Waterloo, ON N2L 6C4
Tel.
519-886-1081

Brighton Yards Co-operative Housing Community Garden

Sponsored by: Brighton Yards Housing Co-op
Garden location: Brighton Yards Housing Co-op
Garden size: Not Available
No.of plots: 10
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: None
Services provided Land and water
Plots are only available to residents of the Housing Co-op.

This garden was started in May 1997 with the purpose of giving co-op members the opportunity to grow food, create a beautiful and social space, and contribute to the co-operative spirit of the housing co-op.

For information contact:
Brighton Yards Housing Co-operative
Tel. 519-886-9242

Christ Lutheran Community Garden – FULL for 2010

Sponsored by: Christ Lutheran Church
Garden location: Next to the church, 445 Anndale, Waterloo
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 35
Plot size: Not Available
Cost per person: $10.00
Services provided: Land and water
Open to: Surrounding neighbours

A great garden with lots of sunshine! Location is very accessible with great diversity in gardeners - friendly people with a wealth of garden information. This garden was established in May 1999 with support from the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, a Waterloo Region 25th Anniversary Community Grant, and the City of Waterloo (land preparation and water hook-up). Gardeners include members of the Church, Food Bank garden referrals, and neighbours.

For information contact:
Christ Lutheran Church
Jeanette Nelson or Shirley Freeman
445 Anndale, Waterloo
Tel.
519-885-4050

Lutherwood Garden Club

Garden
size: ¼ acre

Garden description: perennials, annuals, vegetables in a variety of garden plots and beds; amenities include a greenhouse
Open to: Residents of Lutherwood Village Retirement Home

 

For information contact:

Carol-Anne and David Bott

139 Father David Bauer Drive

Tel. 519-886-5041


McDougall Road Garden

Sponsored by: Private Citizen
Garden location: 52 McDougall Road, Waterloo
Garden size: 70' x 30'
No. of plots: 13 plots available but can take up to 20 gardeners
Plot size: 5' x 28'
Cost per person: $20/yr (mainly to pay for water)
Services provided: Compost, wood chips and delivery charges paid by owner
Open to: 14 gardeners - some gardeners share plots

For information contact:
Andrew Copp
Tel. 519-725-2993

Mount Zion Community Garden

Sponsored by: Mount Zion Lutheran Church
Garden location: This garden is located on property of Mount Zion Lutheran Church at 29 Westmount Road South in Waterloo
Garden size: 80' x 38'
No. of plots: 14
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: $15.00 which is refunded at the end of the year after clean-up
Services/equipment provided: Own water tank, composters, and tool shed
Open to: Residents of the neighbourhood and the larger community

Garden produce is great! The garden is located on Mount Zion Lutheran Church property which is located in a residential neighbourhood close to downtown Waterloo. We began in 2002 with the help of a grant from the Community Garden Network of Waterloo Region. Interested gardeners will be placed on a waiting list.

For information contact:
Joan Brunger
Tel. 519-885-3314
jbrunger2518@rogers.com

Regal Acres Community Garden

Sponsored by:
Community Ministry
Garden
location: Union St. at Moore Ave. (Garden behind the building of a small plaza. Call for directions.)
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 12
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: Varies from none to $10.00 depending on needs
Services provided: Land, water, and a shed
Open to: Neighbourhood residents and any other interested people

This garden was established in May, 1999, with support of the Community Ministry of St.Mark's Lutheran Church, the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, Regal Financial Planners, Clemmer Industries (donation of a water tank), and a Waterloo Region 25th Anniversary Community Grant (1999). The garden is open to people of all ages from Waterloo Region.

For information contact:
Donna Keddie
c/o Community Ministry, St. Mark's Lutheran Church
825 King Street West, Kitchener, ON
Tel. 519-885-2803

Sunnydale Friendship Community Garden


Sponsored by:
Sunnydale Community Association
Garden
location: Located in the Park beside the Community Association
Garden
size: Not Available
No. of plots: 10
Plot size: Not Available
Cost per season: $10.00
Services provided: Tool shed complete with gardening tools; land and water
Open to: Neighbourhood residents

This garden attracts a diverse group of people from many different backgrounds. The language of gardening overcomes many language barriers. It's a garden that builds community. The garden brings new light to the community generating collaboration and cooperation. The garden plots are advertised through the association.

For information contact:

Bill McFadden
c/o Sunnydale Community Centre
508
Sunnydale Pl.
Waterloo, ON

Tel.
519-883-0410

The Good Earth Garden

Call after April 4.

Sponsored by: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Garden location: Behind St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 22 Willow St., Waterloo
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 90
Plot size: 10' x 12' - some gardeners may have two plots
Cost per season: $10.00
Services provided: This garden has its own garden tools and shed
Open to: Neighbourhood residents

A lovely organic garden with an old fashion water pump. The garden is nestled beside a grand shade tree and has both sun and shade. Gardeners can relax at the picnic table on the grass. This peaceful garden was started in May 1999 by local residents, St. John’s Church and the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. The City of Waterloo helped to prepare the land.

For information contact:
Arlene Turkington
Tel.
519-572-4944


The University of Waterloo Community Garden

Sponsored by: Land donated for use by the University of Waterloo, Waterloo Environmental Studies Endowment Fund
Garden located: University of Waterloo; North of Westmount North past Columbia Lake
Garden size: Not Available
No. of plots: 10
Plot size: 10' x 10'
Cost per season: None
Services provided: Land, water and tools
Open to: Members of the UW Community

Two garden styles exist. One garden is run with individual garden plots with shared tasks; while the other garden operates as one large communal garden where members garden together.

For information about individual garden plots contact:
Jason Rochon
University
of Waterloo
Tel.
519-888-4567 ext. 33518