Waterloo gardens
Beaver Creek Housing Co-op Community Garden
Sponsored by:
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.
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.
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
For information contact:
Jeanette Nelson or Shirley Freeman
445 Anndale, Waterloo
Tel.
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
Tel.
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
For information contact:
Joan Brunger
Tel. 519-885-3314
jbrunger2518@rogers.com
Regal Acres Community Garden
Sponsored by:
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
Tel. 519-885-2803
Sunnydale Friendship Community Garden
Sponsored by:
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
Tel.
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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,
For information contact:
Arlene Turkington
Tel.
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:
Tel.