Welcome to our Community Gardens

Community Gardens are a place where participants can enjoy the benefits of growing their own fruits and vegetables.

Garden plots are available for anyone who would like to participate. This program helps families and individuals stretch their food dollars. It is also popular with apartment dwellers or anyone who needs more space to be a successful gardener. 

Garden registration is open on a first come, first served basis with individuals having access to garden plots from

April-November.

145 Community Gardens

1443 People benefited from cultivating their own plots

Our Garden Locations

“The garden was a success with my boys, and we used every opportunity we could to walk to the location to tend to our plants. My littlest guy was always excited to see our produce growing and he was especially eager to eat those vegetables once they were ready to take home! Thereare3 of us in my family and we shared with family and friends when we had extras. I found that over the last couple of years that I'm enjoying the opportunity to grow my own vegetables as well as meet others who share this passion.”

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Registrations Are Open

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By signing up, you agree to the terms and conditions.

 Frequently asked questions

  • Our Community Garden Program offers free garden plots to anyone wishing to grow fresh fruits and vegetables

  • It is free to join. There is no cost to participate.

  • Yes!  Anyone can participate; registration is required. LINK Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis starting in January. The growing season usually starts on Victoria Day long weekend. 

  • Fresh for All is an initiative powered by United Way HPE and supported by various organizations to help contribute fresh produce to food banks and meal programs. For donation locations, visitfreshforall.ca

    Extra row or two that can be shared at harvest time.

  • 1. The occupant agrees that the use and occupation of the garden plot shall be at his/her own risk.

    2. This permit is not assignable or transferable without the prior written consent of the CDC.

    3. The Occupant shall park in the designated parking area only.

    4. The Occupant agrees to care for their land in a good, environmentally responsible manner. Every effort shall be made to use healthy, organic gardening principles and products.

    5. All garbage and recycling must be taken with you, do no leave it on the property.

    6. The terms of this permit shall begin on or about the 1st day of April (dependent upon weather/soil conditions) and shall end on or about the thirty first day of October of the year in which the permit is signed, upon which date, all produce, crops, and personal property belonging to the Occupant must be removed by the occupant.

    7. After the thirty first day of October, any produce or equipment remaining on the plot shall be considered to be abandoned and will be disposed of at the discretion of the CDC and there shall be no liability on the CDC or the Community Resource Centre for such disposal.

    8. Unless you have notified CDC-Q that you wish to overwinter your plants.  The terms of this permit are specific to the garden plot assigned to the Occupant only. It does not extend to gardens maintained by others on site.

    9. Neither the CDC, 160 Roblin Rd. owner, the City of Belleville, Parkdale Baptist Church, Quinte Alliance Church, St. Columba Presbyterian Church, St. Thomas Anglican Church, Community Partners for Success, Salvation Army Belleville Community Church, United Way-Hastings & Prince Edward, Thurlow Housing Corp shall be held liable or responsible for the loss or damage to crops, equipment or other personal property of the Occupant or anyone permitted onto the site by the Occupant at any time.

  • You may also email gfb@cdcquinte.com for garden plot availability or call 613-968-2466.