Community Gardens

Our community garden program is free and a great way to get involved. We have many gardens around the city that always need extra help and are part of a group effort.

COVID-19 Notice for 2020 Community Gardens

Things are running a little differently this growing season in light of COVID-19. Only 6 locations are growing food this year. Each location is fenced, locked and has a small number of authorized volunteers allowed to enter. All food harvested will be donated to local food banks. The 6 open locations include:

• Cedarland Park
• Earl Haig Park
• Greenwood Park
• Johnson Park
• Lynden Hills Park
• Robert Moore Park

Please note we are not accepting new volunteers at this time. Check back in 2021 or Call parks & Recreation to be added to a call list if you would like to become involved at a location near you.

Garden locations

The following 14 gardens are located throughout Brantford. Check out our garden locations map to find a community garden near you. 

Get involved

Everyone is welcome to join. Please call or email us if you would like to be a part of a garden near you.

How it works

Each garden site has a garden champion. This person works with other volunteers to decide what to plant each year. Everyone works together to care for the produce that is grown. You can harvest what you need once fruits and vegetables are ready to eat. Any leftover produce is donated to a local shelter.

Individual plots are not available for rent however, the City has partnered with the Equal Grounds Community Group (EGCG) who do have additional options.

Request a new location

If you want a new garden in your area and are willing to be a garden champion, please call us or email us.

Community garden partners

EGCG is a group of volunteers that help run garden sites. EGCG has been growing food for the community for many years and care for many different gardens in Brantford. You can find a complete list of EGCG gardens and options below.